student member benefits
You’ve got your place. Here’s what joining the RCM means from day one.
Join the UK’s largest community of midwives and midwifery students, and never navigate your career alone. The RCM is the UK’s professional association and trade union run by midwives for midwives, with the unique understanding of issues you face and the support you need. From your first placement through to qualification and beyond, your RCM membership grows with you – giving you expert support, a professional network, and standing alongside you when it matters most.
Whether you’re looking to learn something new, build your confidence, develop your skills, connect with others who understand your experience, or know someone has your back, your RCM membership is here to support you today and throughout your future in midwifery.
Your membership. Your community. Your career.
Everything you need to thrive as a student midwife
Build your knowledge and confidence
Access our online learning – i-learn, member exclusive webinars, library resources and evidence-based professional guidance to support your academic assignments and clinical learning on placement.
Take the next step with confidence
Qualifying as a midwife is just the beginning. Access career advice, professional development opportunities and practical guidance to help you make a confident transition into practice, and to keep you growing once you are there
Find your people
Connect with fellow student midwives and experienced professionals through your local Midwifery Society and be part of the UK Midwifery Society Network, regional activities and the UK’s largest midwifery community. Build relationships that support, encourage and inspire you throughout your career.
Be part of something bigger
Attend student-focused events, conferences and workshops to hear from experts, develop new skills and stay connected with the latest thinking in maternity care—often free or at discounted member rates.
Stay informed and inspired
Every issue of RCM Community, the exclusive magazine for RCM members, brings you the latest news, professional insights and stories from across the midwifery profession, keeping you connected to the profession you are joining
Help shape the future of midwifery
Be part of a profession with a strong collective voice. You can stand for election to the RCM Student Midwife Forum (SMF), representing your region or country on the issues that matter most to students. Respond to consultations and surveys and make your voice heard, influencing the future of maternity services and the profession you are joining
How much does it cost?
Membership Type | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|
Student membership | £1.74 | £20.92 |
Student membership is available from the start of your recognised midwifery programme.
MIDIRS
MIDIRS is designed to support your academic research and writing, boost your professional development and help you to champion evidence-based practice. A joint RCM/MIDIRS Student Membership provides all of the amazing RCM student membership benefits plus:
- Quarterly delivery of MIDIRS Midwifery Digest, an internationally-renowned publication containing original maternity research, reflections and service improvements
- 24/7 access to the Maternity and Infant Care Database, the world’s largest midwifery-specific research database, filterable by topic, author or keyword to support your research
- 550+ Search Packs, pre-prepared database searches created to make researching specific topics easier than ever
- MIDIRS Latest Research Update, a weekly summary of new publications sent to your inbox each week, helping you stay up-to-date with the latest developments in maternity care.
For a little over £50 p/ year or £6.55 a month you get access to a joint RCM/ MIDIRS subscription providing additional support for your assignments, helping you evidence proficiencies and building the habit of evidence-based practice from day one.
Frequently asked questions
When should I join?
From the moment you’ve accepted your university place. The sooner you join, the more you get from your membership.
Who can become a student member?
Students enrolled on an approved midwifery course
I'm having problems completing my membership application - who can I contact for help?
You can contact RCM Connect on 0300 303 0444 or email us at membership@rcm.org.uk to help with your application.
What happens after I qualify?
The RCM continues to support you as a newly qualified midwife, with a reduced-rate membership designed to help you transition into practice.
Newly qualified prices
Membership Type | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|
Newly qualified midwife | £12.74 | £152.91 |
