World-class maternity workers celebrated at Royal College of Midwives Awards
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has celebrated the dedication, skill and compassion of midwives, maternity support workers and students from across the UK at this year’s RCM Awards. The prestigious RCM Awards are held annually and honour outstanding individuals in maternity care who have made a positive impact on women, babies and their families, […]
Pregnancy vaccination team which increased vaccines uptake by 700% wins national award
A perinatal vaccination programme in Dorset has won a national award from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) after increasing vaccination uptake in pregnancy by more than 700%. The Perinatal Vaccination Programme was won in the Excellence in Public Health category at the RCM Awards, held in London on Friday 6 February, following the delivery […]
Midwife who transformed perinatal mental health service wins national award
A specialist midwife at Jersey General Hospital has won a national award from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) for her outstanding contribution to perinatal mental health care. Perinatal mental health midwife Josephine Lane was named winner of the Outstanding Contribution to Perinatal Mental Health category at the RCM Awards ceremony in London on Friday […]
Midwifery course leader who saved degree programme from withdrawal wins national award
The head of Staffordshire University’s midwifery course has won a national award from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) after leading a rapid turnaround of a degree programme that was on the brink of losing regulatory approval. Alexandra Birch was awarded the RCM Award for Leadership at a ceremony in London on Friday 6 February, […]
Pioneering project supporting lactating mothers after baby loss wins two national awards
A pioneering project that supports mothers who experience milk production after the loss of a baby has won two national awards from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). The Memory Milk Gift Initiative was recognised in the Educator of the Year category, while its advisory board won Multidisciplinary Team of the Year, at the RCM […]
Student midwife wins national award after turning personal loss into better bereavement care
A student midwife who chose her career path after the loss of her baby has won a national award from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) for her outstanding contribution to pregnancy loss and bereavement care. Lauren Caulfield, a student at the University of Manchester, was named winner of the Outstanding Contribution to Pregnancy Loss […]
RCM Awards 2026 shortlist showcases midwives and maternity support workers making a difference across the UK
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has revealed the shortlist for 2026’s RCM Awards, celebrating midwives, maternity support workers, educators, students and multidisciplinary teams whose work is transforming care for women, babies and families across the UK. In total, there are 63 nominees on the shortlist, with the winners being announced at an awards ceremony in London next month. Gill Walton, RCM Chief Executive, […]