By Stuart Bona, Public Affairs Advisor on 05 April 2023
The RCM’s Public Affairs Advisor, Stuart Bonar, explains how the midwife shortage in England is getting bigger, rather than smaller.
By Abbie Aplin, RCM Director Maternity Reform on 04 April 2023
As another report details failings in maternity care, Abbie Aplin, the RCM’s Director for Maternity Reform, outlines how the College is speaking truth to power and giving practical support to those working on the frontline.
By Alice Sorby, Director Employment Relations on 03 April 2023
Today (3 April) the RCM opened its pay consultation to members working in the NHS in England to find out if they accept or reject the latest pay offer made by the Westminster Government. To help you make an informed decision I want to share what the ...
By Director Employment Relations Alice Sorby on 31 May 2022
Following latest announcements on the NHS mileage scheme and the rising cost of fuel and living, the Royal College of Midwives’ (RCM) Director of Employment Relations Alice Sorby shares what this will mean for members in England and how the ...
By Executive Director of Trade Union Suzanne Tyler on 25 May 2022
As the TUC rally draws near, Executive Director of Trade Union Suzanne Tyler shares the five key focuses on the RCM trade union side of action in her latest blog. With a call for collaboration, solidarity and equality, Suzanne encourages member ...
By Head of Health and Social Policy Sean O'Sullivan on 25 May 2022
Last week the RCM’s Head of Health and Social Policy Sean O’Sullivan joined a Labour Party roundtable discussion with Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting to highlight the invaluable contribution midwives have ...
By Alice Sorby, Director, Employment Relations
It probably feels like Groundhog Day, but the issue of your pay is never far away at the RCM. In the last blog I wrote, we had just submitted our written evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB) (you can read that here). I’d like to be able to give you ...
By Jon Skewes, Executive Director of External Relations on 22 July 2020
You probably saw the announcement on Tuesday by the Chancellor of public sector pay increases. This covered doctors, police, teachers and others. You might have thought what about midwives and MSWs? The announcement only covered groups covered ...