19 July 2024
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) says ‘it’s disappointed, but not surprised’ that the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC’s) annual data report has revealed that compared to nurses’ midwives are less likely to recommend their career ...
10 September 2024
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in Wales has welcomed First Minister Eluned Morgan’s announcement of a 5.5% pay award for its members in Wales.
After months of waiting the RCM says it’s pleased the Welsh Government has accepted the recommendations ...
04 October 2019
Yesterday the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved new Standards of proficiency for midwives and Standards for pre-registration midwifery programmes. The RCM has been actively engaged with the NMC on the development of these standards.
04 September 2020
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed a new study on risk factors in pregnant women and maternal and perinatal outcomes of COVID-19. The study, published this week in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), will contribute to improved ...
10 September 2020
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Activists’ Conference got underway today - albeit virtually - with a strong focus on RCM’s Race Matters campaign.
Joy Warmington Chief Executive of equalities and human rights charity brap will deliver ...
26 November 2020
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) have published a statement calling for an end to end the ‘scourge’ of domestic abuse, estimated to cost England and Wales £66 billion per year. ...
28 May 2020
Safety must be an absolute priority and combined with effective leadership be the basis for which all maternity care is delivered. That’s the message from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) as it responds to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) ...