15 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.
10 October 2018
Increased risks at birth, including low birthweight and seizures, have been associated with babies of older fathers in a study in the US.
23 September 2019
In May of this year the RCM published a joint union statement committing to a series of meetings with the Department of Health and employers in Northern Ireland. The aim of the meetings was to try and reach a positive outcome for members on pay.
31 May 2018
In light of the result of the abortion referendum in the Republic of Ireland, woman in Northern Ireland now endure one of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe.
15 November 2018
Midwives in Northern Ireland will be consulted on whether they are prepared to take industrial action, including strike action, over pay.
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.
01 December 2021
After much delay yesterday Northern Ireland’s Health Minister Robin Swann announced he will finally implement a 3% pay award for RCM members.
The pay increase which was recommended by the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB) sometime ago and is on ...