By RCM Board member Cher Dougan on 08 December 2023
For the STUC Women’s Conference RCM Board member Cher Dougan shares how important it is to advocate for change but how that can come in different ways including but not limited to putting motions forward to change legislation.
By RCM steward in the Grampian Branch Susan Dewar on 06 December 2023
RCM steward in the Grampian Branch Susan Dewar shares her experience of speaking at the Scotland TUC (STUC) Women’s Conference on the importance of hydration in health, safety and wellbeing for the female workforce.
By Laura Seebohm, CEO of Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) on 30 November 2023
Laura Seebohm, CEO of Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA), shares why 16 days of activism is so important to raise awareness of gendered violence in the perinatal period and the resources available to healthcare workers.
By RCM Professional Policy Advisor Janet Fyle on 27 November 2023
RCM Professional Policy Advisor Janet Fyle makes the case for investment and support for women and girls who face gender-based violence in her latest blog.
By Keelie Barrett MSW advocate, workplace representative and RCM Board member on 24 November 2023
MSW advocate, workplace representative and RCM Board member Keelie Barrett celebrates MSW Day, reflecting on the past and future of support workers with hope for the workforce and appreciation for everything MSWs do in her latest blog.
By RCM Quality and Standards Advisor Lia Brigante on 14 November 2023
Midwifery has been nominated for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. RCM’s Quality and Standards Advisor Lia Brigante shares what this great ...
By RCM Public Affairs Advisor Stuart Bonar on 01 November 2023
RCM Public Affairs Advisor Stuart Bonar looks at the number of midwives working in the NHS in England since the last General Election and what needs to happen to improve the retention and recruitment of maternity staff.
By Julie Richards, RCM Wales Director and Jayne Bekoe RCM Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on 31 October 2023
As Black History and Culture Month comes to an end, RCM Director for Wales, Julie Richards and RCM Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Jayne Bekoe reflect on the events and collaborative working that contribute to the RCM’s strategy ...
By RCM National Officer Anne Wilson, RCM on 25 October 2023
Following the industrial action taken by members in Northern Ireland on 22 September, RCM’s National Officer Anne Wilson shares the impact this has had on strengthening the call for fair pay and a maternity strategy with overwhelming outsider ...
By Jeannine Joseph on 23 October 2023
Jeannine Joseph shares her experience living with Sickle Cell and how taking part in research has given her hope for change when it comes to patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) for underrepresented groups.