Royal College of Midwives is the voice of midwifery, the UKβs only trade union & professional organisation led by midwives and MSWs for midwives and MSWs.
πStudent Midwives Celebration Day is TOMORROW!π₯³
It feels more important that ever to show our future midwives that we are so proud π«Ά and we appreciate everything you do! π
Please do tag us in your celebration photos - we'll be sharing as many as we can!
π³οΈ Midwives at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust are being re-balloted for potential strike action after being instructed to work on call on their days off.
π Read more: buff.ly/RyxUAEQ
π£ RCM Student Midwife ICM competition winner Clare McCollum shares her thoughts and expectations ahead of the 34th ICM Congress πβ¨
π Read her blog to discover the excitement, anticipation, and passion driving the next generation of midwives buff.ly/K1UiQ8u
Abstract submissions are NOW OPEN for our Dragonβs Den style session at the RCM Student Midwife Conference 3β4 November 2026, Manchester. Got a research idea, QI project or practice innovation youβre proud of?
Open to ALL year groups
#StudentMidwives#RCMstudentConf
For more information on RCM oral and poster presentations taking place at the 34th Triennial Congress in Lisbon visit the RCM website: shorturl.at/BaRFG#ICM2026#Midwives
ICM European region members coming together π€β¨
Ahead of the 34th Triennial Congress in Lisbon, the Council meeting brings voices from across Europe to the table π Representing the RCM: Gill Walton, Mervi Jokinen, & ICM Board member for Europe, Lia Brigante.
#ICM2026#Midwives
The RCM is proud to sponsor the Million More Midwives March in Lisbon
π Saturday 13 June β° 15:30β18:30
Stand together with midwives from around the world for the powerful March for Midwives.
Bring your flags, signs, and banners buff.ly/99qMTZJ#MillionMoreMidwives
β³οΈ Only 4 days to go until Student Midwives Celebration Day!
We're looking forward to celebrating the passion and dedication of our student midwives. Don't forget to tag us in your celebrations so we can share your stories
#StudentMidwivesCelebrationDay#FutureMidwives
Figures in the latest MBRRACE-UK report show that progress is being made in reducing baby deaths across the UK. However, it also shines a light on inequalities that continue to affect far too many women, babies and families.
Read the RCM's response: buff.ly/YzoiXRk
We were delighted to welcome our Patron HRH The Princess Royal to Raigmore Hospital, in Inverness, yesterday. During her visit, The Princess Royal toured the labour suite and met midwives, maternity teams and families receiving care.
π Read more: buff.ly/yssuTzF
Engaging in Meaningful Conversations with Women Living with Diabetes webinar
π 2 July 2026 β° 12:00β1:30PM
Join our upcoming webinar to explore:
β¨ Why language matters in maternity care
π£οΈ How communication shapes womenβs experiences
π Book your place now
#MaternityCare
πβ¨ New Blog: A Journey to the 34th ICM in Lisbon β¨π
In the latest RCM blog, Theodora Loumousioti, Senior Lecturer in Midwifery Anglia Ruskin University, reflects on what the 34th ICM Triennial Congress.
π Read more and join the conversation: buff.ly/JzyuXyT
Top 10 Maternity Research Priorities Virtual Symposium
π 23 June 2026 β° 10:00AM β 3:00PM
Join us for an insightful virtual symposium to explore the most pressing research priorities shaping the future of midwifery and maternity care.
#Midwifery#MaternityResearch
Only 5 days to go π
Join us on 15 June to celebrate student midwives. In a time where we know newly qualified midwives are struggling to get jobs, it feels more important to show our future midwifery force that we are proud and see all that you do.
#StudentMidwivesCelebrationDay
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.
β‘οΈ Take the survey here: buff.ly/C96ILF4
New opportunity with the Royal College of Midwives!
Applications are open for a Workplace Representative (Secondment), South.
Provide employment relations support and services to our members in the South: shorturl.at/jA16c
Closing date: 14 June
What did your working week look like last week?
Our new flash survey asks about your experiences during the week of 1-7 June.
The results will help us push for improvements to working lives across maternity services.
β‘οΈ Take the survey: buff.ly/C96ILF4
We have an exciting new opportunity to join Team RCM as our Director, Representation and Organising (Job Share).
If this is of interest to you visit the RCM website for more info: shorturl.at/jA16c
Closing date: Sunday 21 June.