By Crucial we do all we can for vulnerable pregnant women says RCM on new Tommy’s research on 29 October 2020
The Royal College of Midwives has said it is crucial that action is taken, particularly for pregnant women who are vulnerable and victims of domestic abuse, to reduce risk of stillbirth, in response to new research from charity Tommy’s.
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on 06 October 2020
The Royal College of Midwives opened its annual conference today with a call for greater equity and equality for those working in – and supported by – maternity services.
Gill Walton, Chief Executive of the RCM, told delegated joining the ...
By Gemma Murphy on 15 September 2020
‘Give midwives and maternity support workers the early and significant pay rise we deserve.’ That’s the message from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) to TUC Congress 2020 as the trade union continues to push forward talks to secure a pay rise ...
on 30 July 2020
We need to see the ambitious proposals become a reality on the ground say the Royal College of Midwives, welcoming the new NHS People Plan.
on 21 July 2020
The Royal College of Midwives is calling on the Government to bring forward pay talks and to give midwives and other NHS staff a substantial pay increase. The call follows today’s announcement of public sector pay rises that do not include midwives, ...
on 29 May 2020
NHS trusts should do the right thing and pay staff overtime for all extra work during the pandemic, says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) on joint health union and employer’s guidance on overtime published today.
on 24 February 2020
Royal College of Midwives (RCM) members in Northern Ireland have voted overwhelmingly to accept the framework agreement negotiated by the RCM and other unions for HSC staff.
on 30 January 2020
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has today begun consulting with its members on a new pay deal. The RCM is urging its members in Northern Ireland to accept the deal brokered by the RCM with the new Stormont government. It finally gives HSC midwives ...
on 17 January 2020
After intense negotiations with the newly-appointed Health Minister, the Royal College of Midwives is to suspend its ballot for industrial action with immediate effect. The outline agreement will see Northern Ireland midwives and maternity ...
on 06 January 2020
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is urging its members in Northern Ireland to vote yes in a ballot starting today on industrial action.
The ballot, which asks midwives and Maternity Support Workers (MSWs) whether they wish to take industrial ...