By RCM on 29 August 2017
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has today (Tuesday August 29th) begun to highlight an upcoming series of short animated films on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) across social media.
By RCM on 14 August 2017
The position of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) on normal birth has been the subject of much attention and discussion in recent days, including in the media. This was as a result of a front page story in The Times on 12 August. This statement ...
By RCM on 09 August 2017
A new report by the National Maternity and Perinatal Audit (NMPA) has found a large increase in midwife-led units* co-located with obstetric units that has increased birthplace choice for women.
By RCM on 28 July 2017
Maternity services at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have become the latest trust in England to sign up to The Royal College of Midwives (RCMs) health and well being campaign, Caring for You.
By RCM on 27 July 2017
A report* released today by Audit Scotland has said that Scotland’s government and health boards have failed to plan effectively for long-term staffing challenges.
By RCM on 25 July 2017
New figures have revealed today that the average midwifery and nursing role advertised in the NHS is only drawing three applications.
By RCM on 18 July 2017
Today (Wednesday 19th of July) The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has published a new report entitled; Every mother must get the help they need*.
By RCM on 17 July 2017
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has today launched its ‘Fair Pay Overdue’ campaign. This calls on the Government to end pay restraint in the NHS and commit to fully fund a pay rise for midwives, maternity support workers and other NHS staff.
By RCM on 29 June 2017
Today (Thursday June 29th) the UK’s Chief Medical Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have released new advice on physical activity for expectant mothers.
