on 08 October 2020
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) launched its new research strategy during its annual conference this week, aiming to cement the importance of research to midwifery and embed it within the profession.
on 18 September 2020
A Royal College of Midwives (RCM) twinning project with the Bangladesh Midwifery Society (BMS) has been shortlisted in the Times Higher Education awards, often called the ‘Oscars of higher education’. The RCM and BMS are up for the International ...
on 17 September 2020
The Royal College of Midwives has welcomed the announcement by the World Health Organization yesterday (16 September) to extend the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife into 2021.
By Gemma Murphy on 10 September 2020
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Activists’ Conference got underway today - albeit virtually - with a strong focus on RCM’s Race Matters campaign.
Joy Warmington Chief Executive of equalities and human rights charity brap will deliver ...
By Gemma Murphy on 04 September 2020
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed a new study on risk factors in pregnant women and maternal and perinatal outcomes of COVID-19. The study, published this week in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), will contribute to improved ...
There is a strong body of law that protects pregnant workers. All employers must continue to abide by this. It applies to all pregnant workers regardless of who they work for or what they do.
The recently published NHS Staff Survey reveals that overall quality of care and staff happiness has improved over the year, however, there is still more to be done on midwives’ work-related stress, as well as harassment and discrimination ...
on 01 July 2019
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is looking for midwives and healthcare professionals to take part in their pilot programme for digital maternity exemption certificates. The digital scheme is a quicker and cheaper alternative ...