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The lack of Black midwifery leadership at board level in the NHS in England –why aren’t we represented?
This is Black History Month, and it is a time of celebration of Black history and progress. As we reflect on how far we have come in the journey of equality and diversity, we are reminded by current events that we still have some way to go. As a senior ...
How do we keep giving when there’s nothing left to give?
As the RCM publishes the results of its member experience survey, a midwife working in England shares her story, which is reflected in every maternity service across the England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Colours and cornerstones: Introducing the new RCM brand
There are four cornerstones that are absolutely central to the RCM: our members, of course, but all midwives, maternity support workers, and the mothers and parents we care for. These four groups shape what we do and how we do it. Everything we ...
Supporting surrogacy
Surrogacy is becoming increasingly common, with both couples and single men and women turning to a surrogate as a way of starting their family. Midwives need to be able to give excellent and individualised care for the surrogate (this is the ...Safety – it’s everyone’s business
On World Patient Safety Day, Executive Director Midwife Birte Harlev-Lam and Director for Professional Midwifery Dr Mary Ross-Davie reflect on what the RCM is doing to support improvements in maternity safety.Power in numbers: the future of maternity services
Planning for the right number of midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) over the coming years will be critical to improving the safety and quality of maternity services. This message is at the heart of evidence that the Royal College ...
Genomics and why it is important for midwives
Genomics is at the cutting edge of technology and is an exciting and fast-moving science included within the 10-year strategy, the NHS Long Term Plan and more recently, Genome UK. This ground-breaking field can speed up diagnosis and improve ...