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Midwives and disciplinary proceedings
Amy Leversidge reports on the surprising findings of recent research into disciplinary proceedings and ethnicity, outlining possible underlying factors and the RCM’s commitment to equality and fairness in the workplace.
Activists Conference 2021 - virtual
This conference is for all RCM Activists and is a chance to network, learn from your peers and get the latest updates from the RCM.
The RCM at Pride Parade London
The Royal College of Midwives will be at the Pride Parade in London on Saturday 6th July 2019.
How is ethnicity data collected in maternity?
There is mounting evidence about the health inequalities for people from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. Data collection is the first step in understanding why these health inequalities exist. It is essential to accurately ...
RCM member wins national recognition at BAME awards
A major national honour has been given to midwife and Royal College of Midwives (RCM) member Angelina Ankomah, who has scooped a BAME Midwife of the Year award.
The inequality of COVID-19
Last month, the journalist Emily Maitlis gave a powerful statement about the current crisis on BBC Newsnight. "You do not survive the illness through fortitude and strength of character," she said, "And the disease is not a great leveller, ...
Welsh student midwives drive race agenda forward with Welsh Government
Student midwives from Cardiff University, supported by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), last week met with Welsh health minister Vaughan Gething to call for greater action on race equality. Among the students’ proposals was an ask for ...
It’s time to level up, RCM leader tells conference
The Royal College of Midwives opened its annual conference today with a call for greater equity and equality for those working in – and supported by – maternity services. Gill Walton, Chief Executive of the RCM, told delegated joining the ...Crucial we do all we can for vulnerable pregnant women says RCM on new Tommy’s research
The Royal College of Midwives has said it is crucial that action is taken, particularly for pregnant women who are vulnerable and victims of domestic abuse, to reduce risk of stillbirth, in response to new research from charity Tommy’s. Findings ...