RCM Professional Advisor for Education . Midwife. All views are my own.
Joined September 2019
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Heather Bower, Head of Education, delivered a poster on behalf of Ruby Handley-Stone, Professional Advisor Midwife (Education): It highlights the RCM’s work supporting student midwife groups.
#ProudToBeAStudentMidwife #FutureMidwives
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Student Celebration Day is coming on 15th June and we want YOU to be part of it!
We’re inviting all Midwifery Societies across the UK to get involved, plan your own celebration and share the moment with us. Whether it’s a picnic, coffee or wellbeing walk… make it yours!
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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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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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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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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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A great opportunity!
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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A fantastic day with our enthusiastic, energetic and passionate Student Midwives’ 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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“Today’s news will be a massive relief to graduating midwives across England. We’re 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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RCM responds to Government’s 10-Year Plan for services in England
Read more here:
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🎉 WIN a year's FREE subscription to MIDIRS 🎉
Student Midwives, fill in the survey below for the chance to win a free annual MIDIRS subscription. Survey ends on Monday 14 July at 5pm. Good luck! 💗
Survey link: buff.ly/gseNXFy
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Blog 4 in our @MidwivesRCM series with the International Confederation of Midwives on how global midwifery associations can engage with student midwives. 🌍
This time we explore the RCM MidSoc Network. @StoneHandley
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We’ve heard member concerns that there won’t be enough jobs for midwives graduating this year. We’re gathering evidence to scope the issue across UK. Final yr students, we need to hear from you!
We want to hear from final year midwifery students about their experience, thoughts and feelings surrounding finding a post-qualification job. The survey is short, will help influence our advocation and closes on 21 May 2025. Learn more: buff.ly/hUiTmNx
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Two skilled and committed MSWs have successfully challenged their pay band and won their case with the support of the RCM.
Working with other MSWs, they have also succeeded in securing seven years’ back pay.
Read more here: rcm.org.uk/news/2025/03/re-b…
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The Black Maternity Experience Survey is now LIVE! We are calling on Black women and Black mixed-heritage women/ birthing people in the UK to share their maternity experiences in the Black Maternity Experience Survey 2025!
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Thrilled to share my new article!🌟"Navigating Neurodivergence in Perinatal Care" explores experiences of autistic birthing people: tinyurl.com/3n53tbhp.
My study on midwives’ knowledge & confidence in autism care is still open! 🕒 Survey takes 10 mins: tinyurl.com/yc79yscc
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📢 The survey is still open! We've reached 40% of our target but need more participants for statistically significant results. If you're a UK #midwife, please consider taking 10 mins to complete & share with your network! 🙏💜
Survey link: tinyurl.com/yc79yscc
🚨 Calling all UK #Midwives! 🚨
Participate in our quick survey on midwives’ knowledge, attitudes, and confidence in caring for autistic clients during the perinatal period.
✨ Your input can help shape future care practices + training! 🤰🏾
🔗 Survey: tinyurl.com/yc79yscc
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The @StarbucksUK NHS festive giveaway is back and bigger than ever!
Tomorrow (Thursday 5 December) Starbucks are giving away a free Tall beverage to all NHS workers in stores across the UK.
Tag an NHS staff member who you know would benefit from a festive pick-me-up 👇
