The RCM recognises that research and development forms a critical part of the relationship between education, practice, policy and commissioning associated with evidence based midwifery.
We have a long history of strategic and operational involvement in supporting and developing research capacity within maternity care, both at national and international levels.
Building on the internal research work of the RCM, this strategy is specifically designed to foster research relevant to midwifery, maternity care, mothers, babies and families. By partnering with expert research members, practitioners and the wider national and international midwifery and research communities, the RCM aims, through the introduction of this strategy to support the capacity and capability of midwives to conduct and implement research. As an outward facing plan, the strategy represents a series of goals that aim to further the RCM’s contribution to the midwifery and maternity service research agenda.
