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Royal College of Midwives 💙

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Royal College of Midwives is the voice of midwifery, the UK’s only trade union & professional organisation led by midwives and MSWs for midwives and MSWs.

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🚨 80% of student midwives fear they won’t find jobs after qualifying—despite NHS maternity units being critically understaffed. 📢 The RCM has called for urgent action to fix workforce planning & funding. More 👇 nationalhealthexecutive.com/articles/surve… Royal College of Midwives 💙 #MidwiferyCrisis

🚨 80% of student midwives fear they won’t find jobs after qualifying—despite NHS maternity units being critically understaffed.

📢 The RCM has called for urgent action to fix workforce planning & funding.

More 👇
nationalhealthexecutive.com/articles/surve…

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The RCM is proud to work with @cavellcharity to provide grants, advice and a listening ear to midwives and maternity support workers who are looking to take charge of their finances and feel more in control. Learn more: buff.ly/MGnKisZ

The RCM is proud to work with @cavellcharity to provide grants, advice and a listening ear to midwives and maternity support workers who are looking to take charge of their finances and feel more in control. Learn more: buff.ly/MGnKisZ
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Last week we published the results of our student midwife survey which showed more than eight out of 10 student midwives due to qualify this year are ‘not confident’ they will find a job once graduating. RCM's Fiona Gibb spoke to Sky News about issue alongside Jasmine a NQM

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Next Monday 16 June the RCM will launch a consultation on the recent pay award with members in England, Wales & Northern Ireland Please ensure all your contact details are up to date so you can have your say rcm.org.uk/login/ rcm.org.uk/news/2025/05/r… RCM Wales RCM_NI

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Ahead of today's #ComprehensiveSpendingReview, the BBC covers the impact on student midwife Melissa. Her story shows why we need more investment in the NHS, especially in maternity services bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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'Midwives, MSWs and student midwives will have been hoping for more of an indication that this Government understands the desperate need for investment in maternity care and midwifery education' says Gill Walton on Comprehensive Spending Review rcm.org.uk/news/2025/06/c…

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Thank you to everyone who joined our Fitness to Practise Explained webinar today 🎙️ We ran this with Royal College of Midwives 💙 The RCN UNISON - UK's largest union and Unite the union: join a union to break down the process and explain what support is available to professionals throughout. Here’s a quick recap ⬇️

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On Monday we launched our #WhoIsHoldingTheBaby report for #IMHAW2025. Haven't managed to read it yet? Our short film has the headlines! ✔️More parent-infant teams across the UK ❌But still big gaps in support for vulnerable babies 📽️Watch & share: youtu.be/HZQlUvL_2Rw

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Happy Student Midwives Celebration Day to all of our student members! We cannot wait to see how you're celebrating today, please tag us in your pictures using #RCMStudentsDay25. You can also download a free frame for your pictures here: buff.ly/5cQx5lY

Happy Student Midwives Celebration Day to all of our student members! We cannot wait to see how you're celebrating today, please tag us in your pictures using #RCMStudentsDay25. You can also download a free frame for your pictures here: buff.ly/5cQx5lY
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To join in with this year's #RCMStudentsDay25, we are delighted to share some memories from midwives looking back to when they were a student along with their top tips for success. We also have some students sharing an experience of their journey so far! vimeo.com/1093105851/a9b…

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In honour of #RCMStudentsDay25, we are sharing some of the reasons why some of our student members chose to began studying midwifery, why they love being a student and how it feels to begin their journey. First up we have Kurt Lee, Vice Chair of our Student Midwife Forum.

In honour of #RCMStudentsDay25, we are sharing some of the reasons why some of our student members chose to began studying midwifery, why they love being a student and how it feels to begin their journey. First up we have Kurt Lee, Vice Chair of our Student Midwife Forum.
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Today is about celebrating the journey. I’m grateful for every lesson and every challenge this journey has brought ….. it has absolutely been worth it #RCMStudentsDay25 #midwivesofthefuture

Today is about celebrating the journey. I’m grateful for every lesson and every challenge this journey has brought ….. it has absolutely been worth it #RCMStudentsDay25 #midwivesofthefuture
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Thanks to our members for sharing their #RCMStudentsDay25 photos from Cambridge. They got together to mark the day with colleagues after their long night shift and students on placement were invited to a breakfast and to share advice with fellow students.

Thanks to our members  for sharing their #RCMStudentsDay25 photos from Cambridge. 

They got together to mark the day with colleagues after their long night shift and students on placement were invited to a breakfast and to share advice with fellow students.
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Have you voted in our board elections yet? Voting closes Friday (20 June) so there's limited time to have your say! Voting packs contain all that you need to know and if you have any questions, please contact Civica Election Services directly. buff.ly/hjoRU5z

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Delighted that multi-RCM Award-winning Kathy Murphy has been honoured by the King. She's a fantastic advocate for midwifery and for the women and families in the care of her team. Huge congratulations from the midwifery community!

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Thank you Michelle Welsh MP for raising this important issue. Providing care close to home can make all the difference to women and families and community #midwives are a fundamental part of good #maternity care