Wednesday, 6th April 2011

Commenting on the announcement today of a ‘listening exercise’ on NHS reforms and the formation of a 'NHS Future Forum’, Cathy Warwick, General Secretary of the Royal College of Midwives, said: “The RCM has raised a number of major concerns about the broad thrust of many of the proposals in the reforms.

“It is right to stop and reflect and we hope that the midwifery voice will be heard. A real change of attitude and approach is needed on the part of the Government if we are to preserve a high quality NHS.”

For more information contact the RCM Press Office on 020 7312 3456, pressofficer@rcm.org.uk.

Notes to editors

The Royal College of Midwives is the voice of midwifery. We are the UK’s only trade union and professional organisation led by midwives for midwives. The vast majority of the midwifery profession are our members. The RCM promotes midwifery, quality maternity services and professional standards. We support and represent our members individually and collectively in all four UK countries.  We influence on behalf of our members and for the interests of the women and families for which they care.  For more information visit the RCM website at www.rcm.org.uk.