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Scottish midwives say yes to ballot on industrial action
Midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) working in the NHS in Scotland have overwhelmingly rejected the Scottish Government’s pay offer of 5%. In the highest ever turnout for an RCM pay consultation in Scotland, almost 90 percent ...Stalling maternal mortality figures show need for investment in maternity services says RCM
More midwives are needed to support women with complex pregnancies, so they get the best and safest care says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). This comes as new research shows an increased risk of severe sickness and complications in pregnancy ...
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.
Highland midwife crowned Scotland’s Midwife of the Year
A rural community midwife described by colleagues as ‘the most amazing midwife and human’ has been named Scotland’s Midwife of the Year by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). Frances Arrowsmith from works within a community midwifery team ...
Former Scottish Chief Midwife awarded national honour
Scotland’s former Chief Midwife, Professor Ann Holmes, has received a prestigious Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Fellowship for her contribution to midwifery. She received her award at the RCM’s Annual Awards on 27 October.
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 ...