The week that showed the strength of the maternity community in Wales
In this blog, Julie Richards, Director of RCM Cymru, reflects on the events at the end of February and beginning of March, and the importance of the strength, passion and commitment of the maternity community across Wales at a time when maternity services are in the spotlight. Last week was a defining moment for maternity care […]
Safe staffing in Wales maternity services at heart of RCM Cymru manifesto launch
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Cymru has launched its 2026 manifesto, Safe staffing = safe care: Time for action for women and babies, calling on the next Welsh Government to take urgent action to address inequalities and workforce pressures across maternity services. The manifesto was launched at the RCM Cymru St David’s Day Conference in Swansea on Friday (27 February), bringing together midwives, maternity […]
RCM Cymru responds to the Maternity and Neonatal National Assurance Assessment
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Cymru has responded to the publication of the Maternity and Neonatal National Assurance Assessment — Paths to Safer Beginnings in Wales — calling for urgent action on staffing after the report identified critical vulnerabilities in services across Wales. RCM’s Director for Wales, Julie Richards, said: “This report echoes what […]
Victory for MSWs in Wales as fairer pay deal delivers long-overdue recognition
On Maternity Support Workers Day, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Cymru is celebrating a long-awaited deal which will bring pay rises for maternity support workers (MSWs) in Wales. Following negotiations through the Welsh Partnership Forum, MSWs and other health care support workers in Wales will now be re-banded from Agenda for Change Band 2 […]
RCM Cymru to champion anti-racism in maternity care at Black History Month event
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Cymru is supporting this year’s TUC Cymru Black History Month event – Celebrating our past and protecting our future – highlighting how midwifery and maternity services are helping to deliver the Welsh Government’s Anti-Racism Action Plan. RCM Cymru Maternity Inclusive chairperson Jamie Morris will take to the stage at […]
RCM Cymru WPR training day
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RCM Cymru WPR training day (November)
Event Details Date: 26 November 2026 Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm Capacity: 20 Available spaces: 20 Registration: Open Book Now
RCM Cymru WPR training day (September)
Event Details Date: 10 September 2026 Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm Capacity: 20 Available spaces: 19 Registration: Open Book Now
RCM Cymru WPR training day
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RCM Cymru welcomes baby loss certificates in Wales
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Cymru has welcomed the introduction of baby loss certificates for parents in Wales who have experienced the loss of a baby before 24 weeks. Until now, the certificates have only been available to parents in England, where they were introduced last year. The scheme, which is voluntary, allows parents […]