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Disappointed says RCM on 3% pay award for midwives in Wales
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in Wales have today expressed disappointment that its members are to receive a 3% pay award and have called on the Welsh Government to meet with joint staff side to see if a better pay increase can be achieved.
RCM calls on Welsh Government for an urgent and significant pay rise for its members
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) together with eight other trade unions in Wales have collectively called on the Welsh Government to give NHS staff an urgent, significant and well-earned pay rise. In an open letter delivered in person ...
Urgent action needed to tackle smoking rates amongst pregnant women in Wales
‘Efforts need to be redoubled to tackle smoking rates among pregnant women as a matter of urgency.’ That is the message from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in Wales as it responds to new maternity and pregnancy statistics published by the ...
Invest in maternity services and support staff says RCM ahead of Welsh election
Improving the quality and safety of Welsh NHS maternity services and supporting staff post-pandemic must be priorities for the next Welsh Government says the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) launching its Blueprint for maternity care in Wales ...
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 ...
RCM calls for greater investment in Welsh maternity services
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed the progress in making maternity services in Wales safer and better but says there is still work to be done to ensure world-class maternity care. The RCM’s comments come as Healthcare Inspectorate ...
Healthy and supported midwifery workforce never more important for Welsh maternity services
A healthy and supported midwifery workforce has never been more important for maternity services in Wales. That’s the message from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) as it responds to the latest workforce report published today by the Welsh ...
RCM comments on latest Cwm Taf maternity services report
Commenting on the latest progress report on Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board maternity services, Helen Rogers, Director for Wales at the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), said: “Maternity staff and senior managers at Cwm Taf Morgannwg are ...
New RCM survey reveals more than half of midwives do not feel safe carrying out home visits
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) says it is concerned for its members’ safety following a survey which found that over half of midwives do not feel safe carrying out home visits. Almost all of those who felt unsafe – a staggering 99% - cited fears ...