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The Royal College of Midwives provides support and information to the UK midwifery sector and every midwife working there, NHS and private.

Read midwifery news in Midwives magazine. Find research in Evidence Based Midwifery. Search for vacancies on Midwives Jobs. Share professional problems in midwife discussions.

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Annual Review, Accounts and Associated Reports 2007-08

Click above to download the publications or to request further copies

The RCM Annual Conference 2009 will be held at Manchester Central from 26-27 November 2009. Do you want to take part in the programme? The deadline for submission of abstracts has been extended to 3 July 2009.

RCM 19th Student Midwives' Annual Conference

The ideal platform for student midwives to meet, share experiences and lear about the challenges facing midwifery education and practice: Manchester Central 26 November 2009

RCM launches Union Learning Representatives

Would you like a rewarding role in the RCM helping other members to access learning opportunities in your workplace? The RCM is now recruiting Union Learning Representatives (ULRs) in every maternity workplace in England

Have your say on the future of Midwifery in England

Click above for information on the latest response to a consultation by the Prime Minister's Commission on the Future of Nursing and Midwifery.

About the Royal College of Midwives

The RCM is the only UK professional organisation and trade union specially for midwives. The vast majority of the midwifery profession are members - from student to retirement.

Joining gives you the protection and backing of a first-class trade union - support from midwives to midwives. Belonging advances your professional practice and supports our work for women in the UK and worldwide.

Joining the RCM

Benefits include medical malpractice insurance, free legal advice for you and your family, discounts on financial services, savings at household name retailers and supermarkets with RCM Plus vouchers.

Professional development

The RCM professional development programme includes study days, courses, interactive clinical workshops and lectures. Educational activities are facilitated by expert midwives, with contributions from experts in midwifery and other fields such as law and obstetrics.

Campaigns and policy

The RCM informs and influences the development of policy that affects both midwives and the women and children for whom they care.

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Latest news from Midwives magazine

Are you a star?03 July 2009
Prime Minister pledges commitment to reducing maternal mortality02 July 2009
Importance of reducing stress levels in expectant mothers highlighted01 July 2009
Midwives called on to lobby for MDG530 June 2009
Breastfeeding course for mothers gains university accreditation30 June 2009
Heads of midwifery surveyed on student placements29 June 2009
Decrease in the number of stillbirths29 June 2009
Call for overall maternity strategy for Wales29 June 2009
Three peaks bike and hike 201026 June 2009
Bliss launches resuscitation DVD23 June 2009

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