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    The new set of guidelines has been launched under the RCM’s ‘Midwifery Blue Top Guidance...

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    Enquiry into birth deformities in France

    The birth in France of some 24 babies born without hands or arms has prompted a...

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    WoW research grants 2019

    Midwives are invited to apply for the Wellbeing of Women (WoW) research grants for 2019...

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    Aromatherapy in midwifery practice: 19th and 20th January 2019

     

    Intensive introduction to safe use of aromatherapy in midwifery, set in the context...

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    More than a quarter of mums (27%) did not enjoy their maternity leave as much as they...

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    For extremely preterm infants, changes occur rapidly after birth in terms of long-term...

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    A progress report reveals improvement of local investigations into baby deaths and brain...

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    Maternity training investigated in new report

    Mothers and babies are at risk because of a critical lack of frontline staff training,...

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    PechaKucha

    Present your views on the student experience through a PechaKucha at the RCM Education...

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    The Isle of Man Government has moved to take abortion out of criminal law and introduce...

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    Join

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    Our membership is a united front of midwives, maternity support workers and student midwives. We offer membership both in the UK and internationally.

    You can join us here or by calling 0300 303 0444. If you are already a member, you can update your membership details here.

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    About

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    The RCM is the only professional organisation and trade union dedicated to serving midwifery and the whole midwifery team. We provide workplace advice and support, professional and clinical guidance and information, and learning opportunities with our broad range of events, conferences and online resources. 

    Contact the RCM by email, telephone, and post 24 hours a day.

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    News, views and analysis

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    Find the latest RCM and professional midwifery news here. Read blogs, watch video blogs and read in-depth articles, briefings and reports on clinical midwifery practice, development and professional issues.

    Journalists can contact the Media Team by email media@rcm.org.uk or telephone 020 7312 3456, where you will also hear a voicemail message with an out-of-hours number for after 5pm/weekends/bank holidays.
    To contact individual members of the press team email Colin Beesley (Media Advisor) (020 7312 3432) or Gemma Murphy (Media Advisor) (020 7312 3424).

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    Workplace support

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    Our members know that should the worst happen they have got the best support in their corner. You can turn to the RCM should you need support with disciplinary hearings or clinical negligence, and many other issues. 

    If you need workplace help, support or advice and don’t know who your workplace representative is, call us on: 0300 303 0444.

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    Clinical practice & guidance

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    The RCM has a vital role in disseminating information about professional midwifery practice, and in ensuring that there is a recognised UK-wide platform for sharing good practice. 

    Sign in here to view evidence-based guidelines and positions statements.

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    Activists

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    Our network of workplace representatives (WPR) are the backbone of the RCM. We have three types of WPRs; stewards, learning reps and health and safety reps. Our networks spread further with workplace branches, student forums and societies. 

    Interested in becoming a workplace rep?

    Gain information on becoming a steward/h&s rep or a learning rep.

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    Get involved

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    Joining us at our UK-wide events, supporting our campaigns or sharing your opinions in our consultations enables our members to voice their concerns and ensure we are representing all their opinions.

    Looking to advertise your event or have your event accredited?  

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    Learning and career

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    There are many different ways to continue your personal and professional development with our online study tools and resources. From the learning resource i-learn to our back catalogue of Evidence Based Midwifery and Midwives magazine, there are plenty of resources to draw upon. You can even visit our heritage collection library in London.

    To access these resources sign into the website here. If you haven’t got a username and password for the site, register here.

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    Global

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    The Royal College of Midwives, since its foundation in 1881, has sought to work with and support midwives from all over the world, through international forums and committees and by fostering links with individual midwives and associations.

    You can find out about the global projects the RCM is involved with here.

    For more information on global midwifery, contact us

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