on 12 November 2020
Midwife numbers in Northern Ireland are not growing despite the huge pressure on maternity services, compromising safety says the Royal College of Midwives responding to new figures.
on 05 November 2020
Midwives and maternity support workers from both sides of the Irish border will today join forces for the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) annual all Ireland Midwifery Conference.
By Not sustainable to rely on bank midwives to fill vacancies in Northern Ireland says RCM
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has said today it’s not surprised that midwifery vacancies have tripled in Northern Ireland over the past six years. The trade union and professional body that represents midwives in Northern Ireland say ...
By ‘Exceptional times’ mean how we deliver some maternity services in Northern Ireland will change on 03 April 2020
‘It’s necessary to look at how we deliver all parts of the health service to ensure that we can provide care for those with Covid-19 while continuing to provide safe maternity care to women and their babies’ that’s the message from the Royal College ...
By RCM comments on publication of regulations for the provision of abortion Northern Ireland on 26 March 2020
Commenting on the publication of regulations for the provision of abortion services in Northern Ireland, the Director of the Royal College of Midwives in Northern Ireland Karen Murray said:
“We now have the regulations under which women ...
By RCM expresses concern at supply of personal protection equipment for midwives on 19 March 2020
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has called on the Government to ensure that midwives and maternity support workers receive appropriate personal protective equipment to ensure they remain safe and well so they can continue to care for people.
By RCM comment on draft emergency legislation on 17 March 2020
Following the announcement of draft emergency legislation today, Gill Walton, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Midwives, said:
on 24 February 2020
Royal College of Midwives (RCM) members in Northern Ireland have voted overwhelmingly to accept the framework agreement negotiated by the RCM and other unions for HSC staff.
on 30 January 2020
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has today begun consulting with its members on a new pay deal. The RCM is urging its members in Northern Ireland to accept the deal brokered by the RCM with the new Stormont government. It finally gives HSC midwives ...
on 17 January 2020
After intense negotiations with the newly-appointed Health Minister, the Royal College of Midwives is to suspend its ballot for industrial action with immediate effect. The outline agreement will see Northern Ireland midwives and maternity ...