RCM responds to report which finds challenges in maternity safety are systemic

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed the recommendation of a national approach to tackle maternity safety concerns set out today by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB). The RCM concurs with the HSSIB scoping report that safety challenges in maternity and neonatal care are the result of national systemic issues and hopes […]
The Graduate Guarantee in England – Workplace activists briefing
Event Details Date: 20 August 2025 Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm Capacity: 100 Available spaces: 65 Registration: Open Book Now
RCM support helps neurodivergent midwife secure workplace adjustments

A neurodivergent midwife who felt unsupported on her role successfully secured workplace adjustments and a renewed confidence in her role with support from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). The RCM member in the North of England said she was feeling increasingly unable to practice safely and was finding it difficult to communicate with her […]
On call proposals scrapped by Trust following RCM ballot result

Confirmation that plans to implement a grossly unfair acute on call rota for midwives in South Tyneside and Sunderland have been scrapped has been welcomed by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) The RCM says the U-turn by the Trust is as a result of ‘members collectively standing strong together’ and turning out in their […]
South east regional training day (December)
Event Details Date: 1 December 2025 Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm Capacity: 11 Available spaces: -1 Registration: Open Book Now
South west regional training day (December)
Event Details Date: 4 December 2025 Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm Capacity: 20 Available spaces: 18 Registration: Open Book Now
RCM Wales yn newid ei enw i RCM Cymru

Mae Coleg Brenhinol y Bydwragedd yng Nghymru (RCM Wales) yn ailfrandio’n swyddogol fel RCM Cymru o 8 Awst 2025. Mae’r newid yn adlewyrchu ymrwymiad yr RCM i’r iaith Gymraeg a’i defnydd ymhlith aelodau’r undeb, a’r menywod a’r teuluoedd Cymraeg eu hiaith sy’n defnyddio gwasanaethau mamolaeth ledled Cymru. Un o’r prif bethau sydd eu hangen i […]
New RCM Director for Northern Ireland

A midwife with over 30 years clinical, academic and strategic midwifery experience has been appointed as the new Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Director for Northern Ireland. Dr Dale Spence has held several midwifery roles throughout her longstanding career including at government level, as Midwifery Officer within the Chief Nursing Officers senior team in Northern […]
Learning reps update – November
Event Details Date: 4 November 2025 Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm Capacity: 30 Available spaces: 17 Registration: Open Book Now
What the 10-year plan means for maternity services

Last week saw the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care unveil their ambitious 10-year plan for England’s NHS, though we may have to wait a little longer to know what the future holds for maternity services. The plan, Fit for the future: 10 Year Health Plan for England, has been […]