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Scottish midwives work hundreds of unpaid extra hours to keep services safe
Midwives in Scotland are working hundreds of extra hours without pay to keep maternity services running safely. The results of a new poll published today by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) have laid bare the extent of the problem with nine ...RCM urges ‘whole system approach’ to end the inequality gap in maternal mortality
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has called for a ‘whole system approach’ to address the higher rates of maternal deaths among Black and Asian women. The latest findings of the MBRRACE report, released today, show that although there was ...Maternity staff fight for fairness and safety as they take to picket lines across Northern Ireland
Midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) across Northern Ireland will be taking to the picket lines this morning (22 September), as the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) takes strike action in frustration at the ongoing political stalemate.Invest in maternity services to invest in Scotland’s future, urges RCM
More investment is needed in Scotland’s maternity services as they come under increasing pressure from changes in the mental, physical and social health needs of pregnant women and families according to a new report from the Royal College ...
Midwives take maternity concerns to Scottish Parliament
More investment is needed on multiple fronts to continue reducing smoking in pregnancy rates says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). The College’s call follows today’s Government announcement of a financial incentive scheme to encourage ...
Midwives accept Scottish Government pay offer
Midwife and maternity support worker members (MSW) of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) have accepted the Scottish Government’s pay offer. The result follows an RCM member consultation which closed today.
RCM recommends acceptance of latest pay offer as Scotland pay consultation opens
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) opens its consultation on the latest Scottish government pay offer today, running until 19 March. The RCM is recommending that its midwife and maternity support worker (MSW) members accept the offer.
RCM to consult its members on the latest Scottish Government pay offer
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) will be moving to consult its members on the latest Scottish Government pay offer announced today.
RCM to consult its members on the latest Scottish Government pay offer
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is consulting its members in Scotland on the latest Scottish Government pay offer made late last week. The RCM online consultation opens today and closes on 15 December. The RCM – which represents most midwives ...