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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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 to… Queen’s University Belfast Midwifery Society. Congratulations! #RCMAwards
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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.
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/vie…
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
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!
Thrilled to continue spreading the recommendations of the toolkit, which you can access here: rcm.org.uk/publications/neur…
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
After launching the MidSoc network earlier this year at the @MidwivesRCM it’s 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
Missed out on nominating this year? Join our network to stay in the know for next time: rcm.org.uk/students/midwifer…
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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
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 ♥️
📔 Save the date for a great webinar at 10th November at 1pm - ‘How the @MidwivesRCM can support you getting started in research’. Lots of info and resources for midwives, student midwives and MSWs/MCAs who are new to research. Book here: rcm.org.uk/events/2025/08/28…
It’s 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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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
