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Racism in the workplace
The RCM will ensure our staff and activists are trained to recognise and challenge racist behaviour and that the RCM is representative at every level of the membership we serve.
Digital Technology
Digital technology is not new to the NHS, but it is only in recent years, thanks to improvements in technology and increased knowledge of the benefits of digitisation, that maternity services have begun to prioritise digital transformation. ...
Supporting midwives to address the needs of women suffering from severe and multiple disadvantage
A growing body of evidence demonstrates that women who experience severe and multiple disadvantage (SMD) during pregnancy are more likely to experience poor maternity outcomes, and more likely to report poorer experiences of maternity ...
Flu vaccination
The impact of flu on the NHS is significant, causing an increase in the number of patients requiring treatment, while putting affected staff out of action. The vaccination programme is being extended this year, with an ambition and the stocks ...
Joint Statement on Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and Royal College of Midwives (RCM) believe that high quality maternity services should include access to preventive measures that promote good reproductive health outcomes for women during ...
The midwives manifesto
manifesto for the 2019 UK General Election
Perinatal women in the criminal justice system
A First 1001 days approach to maternity care in the criminal justice system
Support to Quit Smoking in Pregnancy
Quitting smoking is one of the best things a woman and her partner can do to protect their baby’s health through pregnancy and beyond. Pregnancy is a window of opportunity for significant health improvement.
Midwifery Continuity of Carer (MCOC)
This paper discusses continuity of carer and articulates the RCM's position. The RCM supports the aim that midwifery continuity of carer across the maternity journey should be the central model of maternity care for women.