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Membership categories

There are different categories of RCM membership to suit different working circumstances. 

 

If you are unsure of which category is right for you, use the simple guide below to determine which category you are eligible for as stated in the RCM Rules.

 

For further details on categories, benefits and subscription rates please see below.

 

Which membership is right for you? Find out here..
Membership category diagram
Membership Categories in detail.

Click on the category appropriate to you to find out further details, benefits etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Communications

All RCM members receive a free subscription to the bi-monthly RCM Midwives Magazine. All members have access to the quarterly Evidence Based Midwifery online. A hard copy version is available for an additional annual cost of £24: to order this, please telephone 020 8950 9117 or click here

 

Data Protection

The information which you provide will be securely held by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in our contact database.  It will be treated securely and with sensitivity in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.  The information will be used by the RCM for the purposes of providing you with information about  its  full range of membership services.  We may also communicate with you by post, email or telephone in connection with these membership services.  Data may be shared with our contractors including our affinity benefit partners.  Data will not be disclosed to any external commercial organisation or third party not contracted to the RCM without your individual permission. Under the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998 you can choose at any time not to receive communications from us  or our partners in future. 

Going on Maternity Leave?

If you notify the College in writing at least one month in advance of beginning maternity leave, you can receive up to 52 weeks' free membership.

 Click here to let us know

 

One month before returning to work you will then be required to contact us again in writing so that we can readjust your membership category.

Click here to let us know  

 

Please note that you do not have medical malpractice and personal accident cover or voting rights over this period, neither is employment advice or representation available for any incident that occurs while on subscription suspension.

Need to change your membership category?

Reclaim Tax on RCM Subscription

 

It is possible to reclaim tax on RCM subscriptions and uniforms. Simply fill in the appropraite claim form below and send it directly to your tax office.

Tax relief form for costs of cleaning uniforms

Tax relief form for subscriptions

It is possible to reclaim tax relief for up to six years. If you require an itemised statement or proof of payment please contact the Membership department:


Tel: 0300 303 0444 or e-mail: membership@rcm.org.uk