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Call for clearer guidance on weight management in pregnancy
The RCM and its Alliance partner Slimming World are calling for clearer guidance on healthy weight management for expectant mothers, and more support, training and equipment for midwives.
RCM FGM campaign wins TUC award
The FGM animations created by the RCM have won a TUC Communication Award 2018 for best digital membership communication.
Government to invest £218m in health research
Health and social care secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced a £215m investment in NHS health research and £3m for a new research leader programme for midwives and nurses.
Pay increase offer for Scotland
Midwives and MSWs in Scotland are set to receive at least a 9% pay rise over the next three years. The increase, announced today (25 June), is the highest NHS pay uplift being offered in the UK.Concerns that funding increase is not enough
The Prime Minister Theresa May has announced a 3.4% average annual rise in NHS funding to 2023.
‘Stillbirth rate continues to decline’
The stillbirth rate associated with twin pregnancy in the UK has reduced by around 44% over the period 2014 to 2016.RCM Scotland showcases varied role of midwives
The RCM in Scotland has released a new publication today (24 May) that highlights the breadth of roles of Scottish midwives.
Review reveals NMC’s handling of Morecambe Bay
A ‘lessons learned’ review into the NMC’s handling of concerns about midwives’ fitness to practise at the Furness General Hospital between 2004 and 2014 has been published today (16 May).
Get involved in IDM 2018
How will you be celebrating International Day of the Midwife (IDM) 2018?