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RCM calls Government NHS pay proposal ‘an absolute insult’
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has called a proposal by the Department for Health and Social Care to the Pay Review Body of a 1% pay increase for midwives and all other NHS staff an ‘absolute insult’.
We need faster change on NHS race equality says RCM
The pace of change for race equality in the NHS must be swifter, says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) responding to the Workface Race Equality Standard (WRES) report published today. The report shows that there has been inconsistent positive ...
RCM and Maternity Action call for greater redundancy protection for pregnant women and new mothers
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM), alongside the charity Maternity Action, has called on the Government to enshrine redundancy protection for pregnant women and new mothers in law at the TUC Women’s Conference. Research in 2016 by the Equalities ...
RCM disappointed with Scottish Government attempt to overlook pay negotiations
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in Scotland has expressed their disappointment with the Cabinet Secretary after a letter on NHS pay was sent last week without any prior discussion with Trade union representatives. The letter contained ...
We need faster change on NHS race equality says RCM
The pace of change for race equality in the NHS must be swifter, says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) responding to the Workface Race Equality Standard (WRES) report published today. The report shows that there has been inconsistent positive ...
Royal Colleges update national guidance on COVID-19 and pregnancy
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) have today released updated national guidance to healthcare professionals about managing COVID-19 infection in pregnancy.
End FGM once and for all say campaigners launching animations of men talking about FGM
Men have a crucial role to play in ending female genital mutilation (FGM) say campaigners launching the latest in a series of short animations amplifying the voices of men about FGM. The animations come during the week leading up to International ...
Only move maternity staff as last resort, Royal Colleges urge hospital CEOs
Two leading Royal Colleges are urging hospitals not to redeploy staff away from maternity services except as a last resort to ensure care for women and their babies remains safe. The call comes in a joint letter from the Royal College of Midwives ...
Pregnant women need more mental health support says RCM
More investment and training are needed to enable midwives and maternity support workers (MSW) to offer better mental health support for women throughout pregnancy and postnatally, says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) publishing updated ...