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Not good enough says RCM Scotland on Government pay offer
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in Scotland has responded to a pay offer of 5% for its members with anger and disappointment. The pay offer, which is well below inflation, is not enough to retain staff who have already had enough of years ...
RCM welcomes new Chief Midwife for Scotland
The Scottish Government has announced the appointment of Justine Craig as the new Chief Midwifery Officer for Scotland.
Royal College of Midwives appoints new Scotland Director
Scotland’s Professional Advisor for Midwifery and Perinatal Care Jaki Lambert has been appointed as the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) new Director for Scotland. Jaki will start in the role in February 2022.
RCM welcomes Scottish pandemic public inquiry
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Scottish Government of a judge-led public inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic.
Midwives urge pregnant women in Scotland to get COVID-19 vaccine
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is urging pregnant women in Scotland to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the best way to protect themselves and their baby against the worst impact of the disease. The call comes following a rise in unvaccinated ...
RCM welcomes immediate implementation of Scottish NHS pay award
The Scottish Government has announced that they will immediately pay the 4% pay award offered to NHS staff, with the increase backdated to December 2020. The news follows Royal College of Midwives (RCM) members in Scotland voting to accept ...
RCM members in Scotland vote to accept pay offer
Members of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in Scotland have voted to accept the Scottish Government’s pay offer to NHS staff which will see the majority of NHS workers receive a 4% pay increase. The negotiated offer is ‘significant and ...
Invest in Scottish maternity to tackle deprivation says RCM in message to next government
Tackling Scotland’s social deprivation and inequalities by investing in maternity services and staff must be at the heart of the next government’s policy. This is the message from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in a Blueprint for maternity ...
RCM secures a significant and backdated pay rise for members in Scotland
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in Scotland has secured an offer of a 4% pay increase for midwives and maternity support workers in Scotland. Crucially the RCM says the Government has agreed to backdate the pay increase to 1 December 2020 ...