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Situation in Israel-Gaza
Like the rest of the world, the RCM is deeply saddened by the escalating situation in Israel and Gaza. Midwives and other healthcare workers continue to work tirelessly to support women and children, who yet again have become the victims of a ...RCM calls for ‘swift implementation’ of NHS England action plan to support BAME pregnant women
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has today called for swift implementation of an action plan announced by NHS England to provide additional support for Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority (BAME) pregnant women.
State of NHS buildings holding back improvements in maternity care
Leading health organisations including the Royal College of Midwives have called for upgrades to England’s NHS maternity service buildings to improve care for women and conditions for staff in a letter to Health Minister Nadine Dorries today.
England’s Midwives Midwife of the Year unveiled at national awards
A midwife described by her colleagues as someone who works with women and families to ensure they receive the best experience during their pregnancy journey has scooped a prestigious national award. Tania Pearce from East Surrey Hospital ...
More flexible working will support staff retention says RCM
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is encouraging more flexible working to support better retention of midwives and maternity support workers (MSW). The RCM statement comes as the NHS Staff Council publish new guidance on flexible working ...
RCM activists secure staff mileage rate increase at Birmingham trust
As petrol prices and the cost of living remain high, RCM activists at Birmingham Women’s NHS Trust have gained an increased mileage rate allowance for staff.Midwives rally to the cause and demand better for workers in mass London protest
London will be alive to the sound of midwives and maternity support workers (MSW) tomorrow as members of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) join thousands of other workers in a mass TUC rally in London.
Below inflation pay award ‘unacceptable’ says RCM
The Government’s announcement of a 4% percent pay increase for midwives and maternity support workers (MSW) ‘is unacceptable and won’t cut it’ says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). While the 4.75% increase is to the overall pay bill, ...
England birth rate rise: 10,000 reasons why investment in maternity services is urgently needed says RCM
As new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show a significant rise in births in England, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has renewed its call for greater investment in maternity services and staff.