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RCM highlights midwives role in genomics during Genomic Conversation Week
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) says midwives are already by default practicing genomics in their day-to-day practice as it launches a new i-learn module to better support its members when it comes to genomics in maternity care. Using genomic ...RCM calls on political parties ‘invest now to build a profession that's fit for the future’
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has said that, if politicians are serious about improving maternity care, they need to ensure there are strong foundations on which to build a midwifery profession that’s fit for the future.Consultation opened on job evaluation matching profiles for midwifery bands
The NHS Job Evaluation Group is currently consulting on proposed revisions to the job evaluation matching profile for midwifery - bands 4, 5 and 6. This follows calls from the RCM who have highlighted that the current profiles haven’t been reviewed ...Welsh maternity team recognised for tackling inequalities in maternity care
A maternity team in Wales have been recognised for their work in tackling inequalities and improving maternity care for pregnant women with learning disabilities and difficulty with everyday activities.Titanic Belfast illuminated purple to recognise RCM members on International Day of the Midwife
In a first for midwives across Northern Ireland, the world-leading visitor attraction, Titanic Belfast, will be illuminated purple to mark International Day of the Midwife (IDM) on Sunday 5 May.
RCM launches snap poll for members in Northern Ireland
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is calling all its members in Northern Ireland to take part in its snap poll on additional hours worked which launches today.
Midwives face huge barriers returning to work due to lack of childcare, says RCM
A lack of flexible and accessible childcare options for midwives’ risks heightening Scotland’s maternity workforce challenges. The warning comes as an RCM motion calling on the Scottish Government to take immediate steps to provide accessible, ...
RCM to ask members in Northern Ireland how many extra hours they’ve worked
Are you working extra hours without being paid for them? If so, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) wants to know. This week the RCM is encouraging midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) working in the HSC in Northern Ireland to keep ...
Creating a separate pay spine for nurses is ‘divisive and unfair’ says RCM
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has described proposals for a separate pay spine just for nurses as ‘divisive and unfair’. The comments come as the RCM submitted its evidence in response to a government consultation on creating a separate ...