By RCM calls for an early and decent pay rise for midwives and maternity support workers
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has today written to MPs on behalf of its members calling for their support to bring forward pay negotiations and ensure that midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) receive a fair and decent pay rise.
New guidance for midwives on virtual consultations has been published by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). The guidance outlines how midwives can conduct virtual consultations and when they are appropriate, while ensuring care is safe ...
Yesterday (13 July), the Home Office published details of the new points-based immigration system, which includes midwifery as one of the professions to qualify for the Health and Care Visa.
In 2016, the UK Government asked the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to investigate the nature and prevalence of pregnancy and maternity discrimination in Britain.
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 ...
on 03 October 2019
The West Yorkshire and Harrogate Local Maternity System (WY&H LMS) aims to be a first choice place to work, attracting and retaining a highly effective workforce that will be well led, innovative and will continuously learn.
on 02 October 2019
The RCM is looking for a recent user of maternity services to help create and run an exciting new network, with the intention of improving the experiences and outcomes for all of those involved in maternity services.
By Hollie Ewers on 10 December 2018
The majority of maternity providers in England are making a good start at using digital technology, the Maternity digital maturity assessment report by NHS Digital reveals.
By Hollie Ewers on 03 December 2018
The Department of Health and Social Care is supporting and funding a new programme by the RCM and RCOG to improve the care of mothers and babies.
By Julie Griffiths on 06 November 2018
The number of midwives registered to work in the UK continues to rise with a modest year on year increase in the last five years, NMC figures show.