on 05 July 2024
In the last of his election blogs, RCM Public Affairs Advisor Stuart Bonar sets out how the College will be holding the new Government to account – and making sure there is positive change in maternity services.
By Stuart Bonar on 28 June 2024
The manifestos have all been published. The TV debates are all wrapped up. And in the case of Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey, lakes have been fallen into, rollercoasters have been ridden, and water slides have been slid down. Now, just a few days of ...
By Rebeccah Davies on 21 June 2024
As the end of her three-year term beckons, outgoing RCM President Rebeccah Davies reflects on the experience and what she’s taking away from it.
on 21 June 2024
It has only been a month – though it seems like an eternity – since Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stood outside 10 Downing Street in the pouring rain and called a general election for Thursday 4 July. It has been what feels like a very long campaign, ...
By Stuart Bonar on 14 June 2024
All major parties have released their manifestos, which are a crucial test of how well the RCM has done over recent years at getting our messages across to politicians and the political parties. Only so much can be included in them. Much will be ...
This year RCM staff, reps and members are attending a number of Pride celebrations across the UK. As a trade union, equity and equality is at the heart of what we do, so come and join us at a Pride event!
on 13 June 2024
We're now halfway towards the election. You may have someone knock on your door, or someone may call you on the telephone, or you may bump into campaigners in the street who want to speak to you. Some, tired of politics, may be tempted to close the ...
By Stuart Bonar, Public Affairs Advisor on 07 June 2024
The UK general election campaign is now well underway. Stuart Bonar, Public Affairs Advisor for the RCM, writes about how we're putting your interests front and centre and what each party's standpoint is on maternity services.
By Rachel Drain on 17 May 2024
Quality and Standards Advisor for the RCM, Rachel Drain, addresses the urgent need to reform NHS charging policies that disproportionately harm migrant and asylum-seeking women and highlights the vital role midwives play in supporting ...
on 14 May 2024
Jayne Bekoe, Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at the RCM talks about her work with the TUC to stamp out sexual harassment and why everyone needs to fill in the TUC survey on sexual harassment in the workplace.