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RCM events


Free one day event with Cathy Warwick

Date: 24th May

Location: Newcastle, The Castlegate, Melbourne Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2JQ 

The RCM is hosting a programme of free one day bite size events across England 

Our next event will be in Newcastle on 24th May 2013 where we will discuss - 

  • The Impact of the NHS reforms on Maternity Services across the North East of England
  • Francis report recommendations – how it  affects you
  • The way forward for delivery of postnatal care

Join Professor Cathy Warwick, RCM Chief Executive, amongst others from 10am – 4pm by booking via the form on the right.

To book click here 


RCM Annual Conference 2013  

Date: Wednesday 13th-Thursday 14th November 2013

Location: The International Centre Telford

This year the Royal College of Midwives Annual Conference comes to the West Midlands at the Telford International Centre – bringing the heart of midwifery to the centre of the country.

Over one thousand midwives and student midwives from across the UK will come together at the conference to discuss and debate the hot topics that are crucial to the profession.

Speakers are set to include senior politicians, international and UK midwifery and maternity experts and leading thinkers in health policy. This is the midwifery professional and trade union conference led by midwives for midwives.

The event includes the RCM Student Midwives Conference on 13th November. 
The largest UK midwifery conference, led by midwives for midwives,  provides delegates with a chance to hear the latest innovations in midwifery, challenge those politicians who make the crucial decisions and meet your local regional officers, RCM staff and like minded midwives, student midwives, MSWs and workplace representatives.
For more about the programme, to book your place or submit your abstract (Call for papers closing 26 April) visit www.rcmconference.org.uk
Contact: Enquirers about booking or abstract submissions Rebecca.west@redactive.co.uk

If you would like further details regarding exhibition and sponsorship, please contact james.condley@redactive.co.uk or T: 020 7880 7661



The RCM Annual Event 2013

Date: Thursday 13 June 2013

Location: The Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Cost: Free to attend for RCM members including lunch, subject to availability. 

The Annual Event is the principal opportunity in the year for RCM members to hear from the Chief Executive about the recent work and future agenda of their professional organisation and trade union.  Each year it visits a different part of the UK so members locally can meet RCM senior staff and board members and each other.  The event includes The Zepherina Veitch Memorial Lecture. 

Contact: click here for more information and to book


The Royal College of Midwives Legal Birth Conference

The fifth annual legal conference for midwives

Date: Thursday 11 July 2013
Location: The Royal College of Physicians, Central London

Cost: Early booking rate: £100 + VAT on all bookings received before 31 December 2012

After 31 December 2012: £120 + VAT
Prices have been held since 2009
Corporate bookings: for every four places booked you will receive a free place

Now in its fifth year, this unique conference takes a dynamic look into the current legal issues and challenges facing healthcare professionals involved in providing maternity care

Contact: For further information download the flyer here or book online   

Past Event Presentations

Below are past RCM event presentations for you to download and share


International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

Read the survey findings here   


 Using the new knowledge on preparation for parenthood to influence public health outcomes (Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond)

          23.02.2011          

 Jane Barlow - Neuroscience developments & implications 

Kate Billingham - Antenatal education

MItch Blair - Neuroscience & child development


 Smoking and pregnancy seminars -

Carbon monoxide (CO) testing to support smoking cessation in pregnancy

Carmel O’Gorman

Social Disadvantage and smoking in pregnancy Hilary Graham

Smoking in Pregnancy in England

Linda Bauld