Who qualifies to join?
This category is for midwives who are currently also a full member of The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and wish to benefit from membership of both organisations. (A full member of the RCM may also apply to become an associate member of the RCN).
Cost:
Annual subscription is £143.32
What are the benefits?
Your current membership of the RCN will provide your trade union representation and insurance cover for your current practice. However, if you have previously been an RCM Full Member, this category enables you to retain cover and support for incidents which occurred during the time at which you were an RCM Full Member.
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Medical Malpractice insurance If you were previously a Full Member of the RCM before transferring to this category, Special Category Associate Membership includes up to £3 million Medical Malpractice cover for liability for damages awarded for injury, death or illness alleged to have been caused by malpractice in the provision of professional services,relating to incidents which occurred while an RCM Full member. You will not be covered for incidents which occurred after ceasing to be a Full Member.
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Representation for Nursing and Midwifery Council proceedings We will represent you at Nursing and Midwifery Council proceedings if you are referred for incidents which occured while a Full member of the RCM prior to entering this category. You will not be represented with regard to incidents which occured after your Full Membership ceased.
Professional Resources
As midwifery’s professional body, we promote evidence-based practice innovation, research and your continuing professional development.
Special Category Associate Membership includes the following:
Professional Development
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RCM i-learn - our online learning environment to pursue your continuing professional development wherever you are
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Library Information Service – access MIDIRS online library service through our exclusive offer
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Free online subscription to Evidence Based Midwifery journal
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Access to guidance, advice and support on all areas of professional practice from our midwifery advisors
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Access to member-only resources and information on the RCM website including practice guidelines, research articles and publications to keep you up to date with the latest evidence-based midwifery practice – including member discounts at the RCM online Bookshop
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Opportunities to share, promote and gain recognition for your projects and research through entering the RCM Awards, submitting papers for RCM Annual Conference and taking part in our programme of events and professional development forums around the UK – often with member discounts.
Your voice
We are your voice wherever maternity services decisions are taken. By joining the RCM you support our work shaping and securing the future for midwifery and improving care for women and the newborn locally, nationally and internationally.
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Have your say in responding to consultations on changes to practice guidelines and services and get involved in our campaigns
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Special Category Associate Members who have previously been RCM Full Members before entering this category are entitled to vote in elections for the RCM Board.
Being in the RCM is being part of your professional community. We connect you through:
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Free subscription to Midwives magazine mailed to you eight times a year
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Receive the latest midwifery news and RCM activities with regular ezines
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Membership of your local RCM Branch, a friendly and welcoming forum with opportunities for involvement. Special Category Associate Members who were previously RCM Full Members are entitled vote at branch meetings and elect branch officers or workplace representatives up until the first anniversary of becoming a Special Category Associate member. The RCM is active in all four UK countries. Membership entitles you to participate in the activities of your UK Country Board
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Connect with your profession through RCM Communities, our member-only online network for discussion, resource sharing and professional networking
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Opportunities to meet fellow members from across the UK at RCM conferences and events
Saving you money
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Free Legal advice for your and your family from Thompson’s Solicitors for non-employment-related matters.
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Discounts on Financial Services, including car, home and holiday insurance, life insurance and critical illness or income protection from LV= .
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Union Energy a free, 100% impartial comparison service which allows users to find the most competitive priced gas and electricity providers where they live.
If you want to find out more about being an RCM member, please contact:
Membership Department, Royal College of Midwives, 15 Mansfield Street, London W1G 9NH
Tel: 020 7312 3500 or E-mail: membership@rcm.org.uk
