By Colin Beesley on 17 June 2022
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has launched a new photography competition for its members to demonstrate a true picture of working in maternity services in the UK. Midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) are being asked to capture ...
on 03 October 2019
3,500 delegates, 35 plenary speakers, 29 member-led abstracts, 8 sponsored fringe sessions, 50 exhibitors, a choir, mindfulness and pilates. This year’s RCM Annual conference was crammed with content to inspire, challenge, share learning ...
By Juliette Astrup on 05 October 2018
This year’s conference was brought to a close with a ‘whistle-stop tour’ of some of the most inspirational women in the history of the trade union movement.
By Juliette Astrup on 05 October 2018
Three inspirational midwives, who have devoted their professional lives to supporting the most vulnerable women in society, gave the RCM conference an insight into one of the most challenging – but rewarding – roles in midwifery.
By Juliette Astrup on 05 October 2018
A board game to support midwives and maternity services to move towards more continuity of care and carer is being launched today at the RCM annual conference.
By Juliette Astrup on 05 October 2018
As transformation envelops maternity services, panellists opening day two of the RCM annual conference 2018 gave a timely view about what it takes to put change into practice on the front line.
By Juliette Astrup on 04 October 2018
Inspiration abounded when two activists took to the main stage at the RCM conference 2018 to share their views on how we can – and must – challenge inequality, sexism and discrimination around us.
By Juliette Astrup on 04 October 2018
From the personal to the big picture, three speakers offered a multi-perspective insight to illuminate the issues around perinatal mental health at the RCM conference in Manchester.
By Juliette Astrup on 04 October 2018
Bereaved father David Monteith delivered a captivating and deeply moving account of his family’s experience of stillbirth – sharing not only his story, but also vital lessons about the care, which can make a difference, at the RCM annual conference ...
By Juliette Astrup on 04 October 2018
Leading safety expert Dr Suzette Woodward delivered a compelling message to delegates from the RCM conference stage in Manchester, telling them ‘we need to take the blame out of failure.’