on 01 November 2021
Grace Thomas, a Reader in Midwifery, and the Lead Midwife for Education at Cardiff University, has been recognised for her leadership skills at the RCM’s Annual Midwifery Awards. Described as an inspirational leader who demonstrates excellence ...
on 27 October 2021
The work of midwives, maternity support workers and maternity teams across the UK has been celebrated at the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Annual Midwifery Awards which took place this afternoon in London.
on 24 May 2021
'Learning lessons from both failed and successful maternity services is crucial to ensure mistakes are not repeated and good practice is shared'. That is the message from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) as it launches the first installment ...
on 05 May 2021
Investing in midwives also means investing in their pay, says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) as the College and its members celebrate International Day of the Midwife (IDM) tomorrow (5 May).
on 22 March 2021
Student midwives from Cardiff University, supported by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), last week met with Welsh health minister Vaughan Gething to call for greater action on race equality. Among the students’ proposals was an ask for ...
By Gemma Murphy on 16 December 2020
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has today called for more investment and support for midwifery educators, as a new survey revealed less than a quarter (24%) felt there were enough staff in their educational organisation to enable them to ...
By Crucial we do all we can for vulnerable pregnant women says RCM on new Tommy’s research on 29 October 2020
The Royal College of Midwives has said it is crucial that action is taken, particularly for pregnant women who are vulnerable and victims of domestic abuse, to reduce risk of stillbirth, in response to new research from charity Tommy’s.
Findings ...
on 07 October 2020
Many student midwives are struggling under the weight of financial concerns, poor mental health and an unpredictable job market, according to new findings by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM).
on 06 October 2020
The Royal College of Midwives opened its annual conference today with a call for greater equity and equality for those working in – and supported by – maternity services.
Gill Walton, Chief Executive of the RCM, told delegated joining the ...
on 01 September 2020
Commenting on new figures on midwife numbers in Scotland, Dr Mary Ross-Davie, Director for Scotland at the Royal College of Midwives, said: “The rise in the number of midwives is good news. Now we need more investment in the universities and ...