RCM
The RCM is a trade union and professional association dedicated to serving midwifery and the whole midwifery team.
The RCM is a trade union and professional association dedicated to serving midwifery and the whole midwifery team.
A union and professional association for midwives and the people who support them.
- Led by midwives, we understand maternity care.
- We offer employment, legal and professional advice, plus medical malpractice insurance.
- Get career support and learning opportunities.
- Membership benefits vary, with fees from £1.67 to £23.30 a month.
Main Trades
Health
Health - private sector
Health - public sector
Membership
Male 128 | Female 34,082 | Other 2354 | Total 36,564
General secretary
RCM chief executive, Gill Walton
Cost of membership
Membership benefits vary, with fees from £1.67 to £23.30 a month.
Membership benefits
- Workplace support and representation – Advice and representation from trained workplace representatives if you experience issues at work.
- Legal advice and protection – Access to employment law support, work-related legal services, plus additional personal legal services such as wills, conveyancing and personal injury advice.
- Learning and career development – Over 100 online learning modules, career development resources, professional guidance and access to the RCM career framework.
- Professional resources – Full access to RCM publications, evidence-based guidance, library resources and research support.
- Conferences and networking – Free or discounted access to conferences, events, webinars and opportunities to connect with other midwives and maternity support workers.
- Campaigning and representation – A professional association and trade union that works to improve pay, working conditions, staffing and maternity services while giving members a collective voice.
- Financial wellbeing support – Free financial advice on topics including mortgages, pensions, savings and financial wellbeing.
