27 August 2020
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) welcomes the announcement by Health Education England (HEE) of an additional £15 million to support more NHS clinical placements for midwifery, nursing and the allied health professions. The RCM has been ...
30 May 2024
The RCM Scotland Student Midwives Finance Report highlights that 70% of midwifery students had to take on additional debt to cover the cost of their studies.
04 September 2019
The Government announced yesterday a ‘funding boost’. This includes support for further education and training for midwives and nurses. This includes funding for a £1,000 personal development budget for every nurse, midwife and allied ...
07 October 2020
Many student midwives are struggling under the weight of financial concerns, poor mental health and an unpredictable job market, according to new findings by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM).
02 November 2021
Numerous reports over the last few decades highlight disparities experienced by midwives of Black and Asian descent, in comparison to their white counterparts. Midwives from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities are more likely ...
15 November 2021
Senior Midwifery Advisor at the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Jacqui Williams shares what mentorship means to her and her current experience working as a mentor on the new mentoring schemes for Black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues. ...
08 November 2021
Scotland’s former Chief Midwife, Professor Ann Holmes, has received a prestigious Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Fellowship for her contribution to midwifery. She received her award at the RCM’s Annual Awards on 27 October.
16 January 2023
Research is a fundamental part of the midwife’s role, and we want to support members embarking on their research journey. To help midwives in exploring the research pathway, the RCM has created a new award aimed at members who are interested ...
28 March 2023
A midwife who developed a system for pregnant women to hold their own maternity records has been honoured with a Fellowship from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM for her contribution to midwifery. Dr Helen Bedford received the award at the ...