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The Royal College of Midwives The Royal College of Midwives is the voice of midwifery. We are the UK’s only trade union and professional organisation led by midwives for midwives.

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Top 10 Maternity Research Priorities Virtual Symposium 📅 23 June 2026 ⏰ 10:00AM – 3:00PMJoin us for an insightful virtua...
10/06/2026

Top 10 Maternity Research Priorities Virtual Symposium
📅 23 June 2026 ⏰ 10:00AM – 3:00PM

Join us for an insightful virtual symposium to explore the most pressing research priorities shaping the future of midwifery and maternity care. Whether you’re a student, midwife, or maternity professional, this is a must-attend event to stay informed, inspired, and connected.

👉 Secure your place and be part of shaping better care for women and families

The ICM Council has begun in Lisbon We’re delighted that Gill Walton and Mervi Jokinen, ICM Council Members, alongside L...
10/06/2026

The ICM Council has begun in Lisbon

We’re delighted that Gill Walton and Mervi Jokinen, ICM Council Members, alongside Lia Brigante, ICM Board Member for Europe, are taking part in discussions over the coming days.

This is a fantastic opportunity for all 131 member associations to come together—sharing experiences, learning from one another, and helping to shape the future of midwifery across the world 🌍💜

At work last week, how many unpaid hours did you work?Our new flash survey asks about your experiences during the week o...
10/06/2026

At work last week, how many unpaid hours did you work?

Our new flash survey asks about your experiences during the week of 1-7 June.

➡️ Take the survey here: https://forms.office.com/e/sy0yLtT2V2

It's quick to complete (less than 5 minutes) and the results will help us in our campaign work pushing for improvements across maternity services.

What did your working week look like last week? Did you finish on time? Get your breaks? Feel there were enough staff on...
08/06/2026

What did your working week look like last week?

Did you finish on time? Get your breaks? Feel there were enough staff on shift?

Our new flash survey asks about your experiences during the week of 1-7 June.

It's quick to complete, and the results will help us amplify members' voices and push for improvements to working lives across maternity services.

➡️ Take the survey: https://forms.office.com/e/sy0yLtT2V2

Antisemitism has no place in maternity services, the NHS or society.Responding to Lord Mann's report on antisemitism in ...
04/06/2026

Antisemitism has no place in maternity services, the NHS or society.

Responding to Lord Mann's report on antisemitism in the NHS, the RCM is calling for urgent action to tackle discrimination and ensure staff and those receiving care are treated with dignity and respect.

Gill Walton, the Royal College of Midwives Chief Executive and Chief Midwife, said:

"The RCM is alarmed to see the rise of antisemitism reported by Lord Mann. Incidence is on the rise and this must be tackled urgently across the health service. There is no place for antisemitic, racist or toxic behaviour in maternity or anywhere in the NHS.

“We expect NHS employers and the regulator, the NMC, to take prompt and effective action to root it out. Staff shouldn’t have to tolerate this in their workplace and people receiving care should be able to count on kindness and respect from their healthcare professionals. The RCM stands with NHS staff campaigning for action against all forms of discrimination. This takes time, training and support and this report doesn’t go far enough in making sure this is in place.”

A Panorama programme airing this evening highlights the failures in maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals NH...
01/06/2026

A Panorama programme airing this evening highlights the failures in maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Our heart goes out to the Nottingham families who lost babies and had terrible experiences of their care. We cannot let women and babies suffer avoidable harm in the future, and we have to see action from what happened there. The programme emphasised the need to listen to women, learn from errors and be willing to change practice, and this is absolutely right.

We heard in the programme from staff whistleblowers who warned that staffing was depleted, staff were exhausted, and the service ill-equipped, putting safety at risk. The Trust had miscalculated the number of midwives it needed and claimed it had no idea staffing levels were so unsafe. This isn’t just a risk in Nottingham, we’ve heard this from maternity staff across the country, and we urgently need safe staffing to provide safe care.

Are you a Student midwife?We are looking to highlight you as part of our latest proud to be campaign for Student celeb...
30/05/2026

Are you a Student midwife?

We are looking to highlight you as part of our latest proud to be campaign for Student celebration day (15 June).

Please email [email protected] with a headshot, your full name and a brief testimonial about why you're proud of where and who you are. Testimonials need to be 40 words maximum and your headshot should ideally include just above your shoulders to give us ample space to show you off. (Please do send a few images if you're not sure on what to supply!)

Deadline for submissions is 2 June.

The next Student Midwife Forum (SMF) webinar will take place on 2 July 2026.By the end of 'Engaging in meaningful conver...
29/05/2026

The next Student Midwife Forum (SMF) webinar will take place on 2 July 2026.

By the end of 'Engaging in meaningful conversations with women living with diabetes', participants will be able to:

- Understand the impact of language on women living with diabetes
- Use person‑centred, non‑judgemental language in clinical conversations
- Engage in more supportive discussions with women and colleagues
- How can healthcare professionals support glucose management without creating fear of food?
- How can we discuss nutrition without judgement?
- How midwives and dieticians can work together?

Book your free ticket: https://buff.ly/1Jo2C1M

Join us in Union Street, 15-16 October for the Global Women's Research Society conference.Over two days, attendees will ...
29/05/2026

Join us in Union Street, 15-16 October for the Global Women's Research Society conference.

Over two days, attendees will engage with leading global experts, hear cutting-edge research and policy innovations, and participate in interactive sessions designed to challenge existing paradigms and inspire new approaches.

From plenaries on inequity and global health financing, to breakout sessions on overlooked topics in global women, newborn, child and reproductive health, to the first GLOW Film Festival, the conference will provide a space to learn, question and connect with colleagues.

Learn more and book your ticket: https://buff.ly/l3vsbGH

A new report has raised serious ongoing concerns about the NMC’s performance, raising fresh questions about confidence i...
29/05/2026

A new report has raised serious ongoing concerns about the NMC’s performance, raising fresh questions about confidence in the regulator.

Midwives and the public deserve better.

The RCM is calling for urgent action to restore trust and ensure midwives and the public are properly protected.

Read more: https://buff.ly/nqxBVYo

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