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Positive to see more midwives on the register, but need to future proof workforce says RCM
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is encouraged by the increase in registered midwife numbers, but has cautioned that the UK must work harder to recruit and retain midwives to future-proof NHS maternity services. This comes as the Nursing ...![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/2059/studentmidwives_istock-478606255.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=131884116470000000)
Investment needed in midwifery education says RCM Scotland
Commenting on new figures on midwife numbers in Scotland, Dr Mary Ross-Davie, Director for Scotland at the Royal College of Midwives, said: “The rise in the number of midwives is good news. Now we need more investment in the universities and ...![](/media/4287/congress-2020.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543778920000000)
RCM calls for an early and significant pay rise for midwives, MSWs and all NHS staff at TUC Congress
‘Give midwives and maternity support workers the early and significant pay rise we deserve.’ That’s the message from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) to TUC Congress 2020 as the trade union continues to push forward talks to secure a pay rise ...![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/3812/queen_charlotte_hospital_40.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=467&height=720&rnd=133543778700000000)
Midwives fear women could feel stigmatised if mandatory alcohol screening introduced at every antenatal appointment
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has today responded to NICE quality standard proposals to include mandatory screening for alcohol at every antenatal appointment. Such measures have already been repeatedly rejected by the UK Screening ...![](/media/5703/gill-walton-and-eddie-morris.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543779560000000)
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
16 Days of Activism is an international campaign and yearly event, coordinated by the Centre for Women’s Global Leadership, which runs from 25 November until 10 December, culminating in International Human Rights Day. The 16 Days of Activism ...![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/3393/smoking.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=132035201530000000)
RCM calls for reverse to public health cuts to support smoking rate reduction
Pregnant women must get the support they need to reduce smoking in pregnancy says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), as NICE and Public Health England publish a draft guideline to tackle the health burden of smoking. The guidance published ...![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/3393/smoking.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=132035201530000000)
RCM calls for reverse to public health cuts to support smoking rate reduction
Pregnant women must get the support they need to reduce smoking in pregnancy says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), as NICE and Public Health England publish a draft guideline to tackle the health burden of smoking. The guidance published ...![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/4454/deliver-a-deal-small-with-bkgrd.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=467&height=720&rnd=133543778990000000)
Public want government to keep promises and give the NHS what it needs, poll shows
Two thirds of the public believe the government should try harder to find the money for a decent pay rise for NHS staff in England, according to a Savanta ComRes poll published today.![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/4907/scotland.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543779180000000)
Invest in Scottish maternity to tackle deprivation says RCM in message to next government
Tackling Scotland’s social deprivation and inequalities by investing in maternity services and staff must be at the heart of the next government’s policy. This is the message from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in a Blueprint for maternity ...![Umbraco.Web.PublishedCache.XmlPublishedCache.XmlPublishedProperty](/media/4606/shutterstock_1767084407_-covid-vaccine-image.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=720&height=467&rnd=133543779010000000)