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 […]

Long overdue pay offer finally arrives for midwives in England

Months of waiting, a change of Government and finally the announcement of the long overdue pay rise for midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) in England has arrived. The Government’s announcement of a 5.5%, above inflation pay award has been welcomed by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) – but they also said that staff […]

RCM members elect new President

Midwifery Midwives RCM RCM Member RCM CEO RCM President MSWs – Maternity Support Workers ‘I will represent every member no matter their background or their role’ that’s the message from Sophie Russell the newly elected  President of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). RCM members voted for Sophie to become the newly elected President of the RCM and her term starts […]