16 October 2017
As my first couple of weeks here as Global Projects Officer draw to a close, I can safely say that if I were a midwife in the UK, I’d be pleased to know that there was such a dedicated team of individuals here for support!
09 October 2017
The Royal College of Midwives and the Bangladesh Midwifery Society started a new twinning partnership in June 2017. Initially for one year, this may extend for a further three years if successful. This is part of a larger midwifery strengthening ...
08 July 2019
The RCM has been working in a twinning partnership with the Bangladesh Midwifery Society (BMS) since July 2017. The primary purpose of the twinning project is to develop BMS’ organisational capacity, so that they can better represent midwives ...
24 September 2021
After a one-year gap because of you-know-what, this autumn sees the return of in-person party conferences. Gone are the speeches delivered over Zoom and calls of “you’re on mute” when someone tries to ask a question; back are lanyard-wearing ...
29 September 2021
RCM members have probably seen me all over the place recently, like a broken record talking about flexible working. This is partly because on 13 September the NHS terms and conditions of service handbook Section 33, which covers flexible working ...
01 October 2021
There are four cornerstones that are absolutely central to the RCM: our members, of course, but all midwives, maternity support workers, and the mothers and parents we care for. These four groups shape what we do and how we do it. Everything we ...
01 October 2021
Surrogacy is becoming increasingly common, with both couples and single men and women turning to a surrogate as a way of starting their family. Midwives need to be able to give excellent and individualised care for the surrogate (this is the ...
04 October 2021
As the RCM publishes the results of its member experience survey, a midwife working in England shares her story, which is reflected in every maternity service across the England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.