RCM Professional Advisor for Education . Midwife. All views are my own.
Joined September 2019
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Ruby Handley-Stone retweeted
Student Celebration Day is coming on 15th June and we want YOU to be part of it!
Weโre inviting all Midwifery Societies across the UK to get involved, plan your own celebration and share the moment with us. Whether itโs a picnic, coffee or wellbeing walkโฆ make it yours!
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Ruby Handley-Stone retweeted
The RCM Midwifery Society (MidSoc) Network is a community of MidSocs from across the UK, designed to support communication and collaboration.
We will be announcing something exciting soon so sign up now to get involved! Learn more and sign up: buff.ly/6zWcdB9
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Deputy Chief Midwife at The Royal College of Midwives, Hannah Leonard, says, "Now is the time for the government to act on findings in new report into maternity failings"
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So pleased for them! The first society to win this award since launching our #MidsocNetwork. All societies in this category are leading the way!
Our final #RCMWinner for the Midwifery Society of the Year goes toโฆ Queenโs University Belfast Midwifery Society. Congratulations! #RCMAwards
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Ruby Handley-Stone retweeted
30 Dec 2025
And well done also to Sally Ashton-May @sallyashtonmay, former director for professional policy and practice at the Royal College of Midwives @MidwivesRCM, who has been recognised with an MBE for services to midwifery.
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17 Dec 2025
Our newest module, Peripartum Hyponatraemia, is already receiving amazing feedback from our members on how it improves their knowledge and enhances their care. Fantastic work team! Visit here: ilearn.rcm.org.uk/course/vieโฆ
16 Dec 2025
This year, our Education team released three brand new i-learn modules! Head to our website to learn more and enrol on: Examination of the Newborn, Sickle Cell or Hyponatraemia. buff.ly/LSHFgwz
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19 Nov 2025
Thrilled to arrive in Belfast this morning for the @INMO_IRL and @MidwivesRCM conference tomorrow with @HeatherB_RCM . A beautiful sunny day in N.I, warmly welcomed by my gracious hosts the @RcmNi team!
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6 Nov 2025
Thrilled to continue spreading the recommendations of the toolkit, which you can access here: rcm.org.uk/publications/neurโฆ
6 Nov 2025
In today's blog, Ruby Handley-Stone spotlights RCM's groundbreaking Neurodivergence Acceptance Toolkit, a resource designed to transform healthcare education through proactive, inclusive, and neuro-affirming practices.
To read the blog: tinyurl.com/h3b23kpv
#Neurodiversity
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5 Nov 2025
After launching the MidSoc network earlier this year at the @MidwivesRCM itโs fantastic to see entries in the brand new award category, recognising the brilliance of just a few of the societies that are part of our network. Congratulations to all MidSocs nominated! #RCMAwards
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5 Nov 2025
Missed out on nominating this year? Join our network to stay in the know for next time: rcm.org.uk/students/midwiferโฆ
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Ruby Handley-Stone retweeted
4 Nov 2025
Join us for for our 16 days of Activism: Violence against women and girls webinar on 27 November, 13:00-15:00. This webinar will be hosted in collaboration with Payzee Mahmod, Safe Lives and Cavell. Head to bit.ly/RCMVAWGwebinar to learn more and book your free ticket now.
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Ruby Handley-Stone retweeted
21 Oct 2025
Have you booked your ticket to our Education and Research conference yet? Join us for two days of vital contributions of midwives, student midwives and MSWs/MCAs working in education and research. Book now to secure your ticket at our early bird rate: buff.ly/kz4Kj9f
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Join the RCM next Monday for an online webinar on the resources and support available to midwives, student midwives and MSWs looking to get into research.
Learn more and book your place: buff.ly/1MyRnSv
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14 Oct 2025
Great day at the #rcmactivistconf25 today. Here is our SMF member Dawn discussing examples of great activism outside of the maternity setting - a great example of the power Midsocs can have on joining branches and universities together โฅ๏ธ
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10 Oct 2025
๐ Save the date for a great webinar at 10th November at 1pm - โHow the @MidwivesRCM can support you getting started in researchโ. Lots of info and resources for midwives, student midwives and MSWs/MCAs who are new to research. Book here: rcm.org.uk/events/2025/08/28โฆ
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30 Sep 2025
Itโs been great to be out meeting new midwifery student members and sharing our very vibrant merch! Midlands organiser Jake Morris has been doing a brilliant job of travelling to meet you all, and it was a pleasure to join him at @birminghamuni last week! @MidwivesRCM
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Ruby Handley-Stone retweeted
20 Sep 2025
A great opportunity!
19 Sep 2025
There is not long left until our final two award deadlines are closed for the RCM Awards 2026. Head to rcmawards.com for more tips, helpful videos from our judges and learn about previous winners to help with your entry!
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Ruby Handley-Stone retweeted
17 Sep 2025
A fantastic day with our enthusiastic, energetic and passionate Student Midwivesโ Forum today. Thanks to @RcmCymru for hosting, and to those of you who joined online. We are now brimming with ideas for 2026! @MidwivesRCM @StoneHandley
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Ruby Handley-Stone retweeted
11 Aug 2025
โTodayโs news will be a massive relief to graduating midwives across England. Weโre pleased that Wes Streeting has listened to us and to our student members and taken action." Head to our website to learn more about today's announcement.. buff.ly/EaBJNLF
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8 Jul 2025
โญ Exciting opportunity: applications are now open for the MidSoc of the Year category in the #RCMAwards2026!
Donโt miss the chance to celebrate the incredible work your society does to support midwifery students and the wider community.
Apply now! rcmawards.com
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