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New RCM survey reveals more than half of midwives do not feel safe carrying out home visits
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) says it is concerned for its members’ safety following a survey which found that over half of midwives do not feel safe carrying out home visits. Almost all of those who felt unsafe – a staggering 99% - cited fears ...Healthy and supported midwifery workforce never more important for Welsh maternity services
A healthy and supported midwifery workforce has never been more important for maternity services in Wales. That’s the message from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) as it responds to the latest workforce report published today by the Welsh ...RCM calls for greater investment in Welsh maternity services
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed the progress in making maternity services in Wales safer and better but says there is still work to be done to ensure world-class maternity care. The RCM’s comments come as Healthcare Inspectorate ...![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/1972/wales180x142.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116450000000)
RCM calls on Welsh Government for an urgent and significant pay rise for its members
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) together with eight other trade unions in Wales have collectively called on the Welsh Government to give NHS staff an urgent, significant and well-earned pay rise. In an open letter delivered in person ...![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/2018/woman-smoking_istock_000012281765medium.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116460000000)
Urgent action needed to tackle smoking rates amongst pregnant women in Wales
‘Efforts need to be redoubled to tackle smoking rates among pregnant women as a matter of urgency.’ That is the message from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in Wales as it responds to new maternity and pregnancy statistics published by the ...![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/4904/shutterstock_1936556062_wales-flag.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543779180000000)
Disappointed says RCM on 3% pay award for midwives in Wales
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in Wales have today expressed disappointment that its members are to receive a 3% pay award and have called on the Welsh Government to meet with joint staff side to see if a better pay increase can be achieved.![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/5265/wales180x142.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543779350000000)
RCM welcomes new Chief Nursing Officer for Wales
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in Wales is ‘looking forward to working with the newly appointed Chief Nursing Officer to support maternity services to get back on track post pandemic’. Restoring maternity services and focusing on the ...RCM Wales supports call for pregnant women to have Covid vaccine
A Public Health Wales (PHW) campaign to encourage pregnant women to get the Coronavirus vaccine has been launched today. PHW says that increasing numbers of unvaccinated pregnant women are in hospital seriously ill with the virus.![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/4392/warrington_maternity_unit_04.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=467&height=720&rnd=133543778970000000)
NHS Staff Council Statement on annual leave
Today (12 December) the NHS staff council have issued a joint statement in relation to annual leave and carry forward leave for midwives, maternity support workers, and all NHS staff. This follows a recent announcement from the Prime Minister ...![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/2023/wales.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116460000000)