18 February 2019
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has commended University College London Hospitals (UCLH) on its introduction of extra support and paid leave to staff whose babies have been born prematurely or for those who may need extra special care.
16 November 2018
More than a quarter of mums (27%) did not enjoy their maternity leave as much as they thought they would a poll commissioned for The Emma Barnett Show on BBC Radio 5 Live has shown.
01 May 2019
Today on World Maternal Mental Health Day the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) will join a roundtable discussion in Parliament that will examine the importance of supporting women’s mental health, pregnancy in the workplace, maternity leave ...
20 July 2021
As any woman who has tried to work out her entitlements to maternity leave and pay will be all too well aware, maternity rights are complex. For women with enhanced entitlements under an occupational scheme such as the NHS one, this becomes even ...
02 August 2021
Midwives, MSWs, health professionals and scientists deserve our support and respect for all they continue to do during this pandemic. The RCM’s Director of Communications & Engagement, Jo Tanner, sets out why we are standing up to the hate-mongers ...