Gill Walton

CEO and General Secretary of @MidwivesRCM

[Royal College of Midwives 💙 @MidwivesRCM]

Two major maternity reports are due in the coming weeks - a critical moment that must lead to real investment in the services that women, families and midwives deserve.

[Royal College of Midwives 💙 @MidwivesRCM]

Cavell has announced a new focus on early support for midwives 💙

This means enhanced wellbeing support and finance coaching designed to help before things become overwhelming.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/uA2IKXomah

[Royal College of Midwives 💙 @MidwivesRCM]

⚡️ Have you filled in our flash survey yet?

We're gathering data from our members on safe staffing and working hours. This survey only takes 5 minutes to complete - we'd be so grateful if you could spare a few mins.

➡️ Fill in the survey here: https://t.co/2Yltr30X91

[Hannah Leonard @MidwifeHannahL]

Today the @MidwivesRCM marched for one million more midwives #ICM2026 in Lisbon. Together we were united with midwives across the world and proud of the difference we make for women and babies @SophieDRussell @GillWaltonRCM @HeatherB_RCM @midwife_cw @lia_bri @JulieRCMWales

[Royal College of Midwives 💙 @MidwivesRCM]

Congratulations to Michelle Welsh MP on her appointment as the Government's Maternity Safety Advisor!

Michelle has been a tireless champion for midwives, safer staffing and better maternity care.

[Royal College of Midwives 💙 @MidwivesRCM]

Read more in our full statement: https://t.co/5b2RLLnn2E

[Hannah Leonard @MidwifeHannahL]

.@MidwivesRCM board visit Northern Ireland-to royal Belfast hospital hearing SWAN midwifery team delivering aspirational care to women with complex needs. Next, @QUBelfast meeting first year student midwives, midwifery educators and seeing the innovative simulation suites!@RcmNi

[Hannah Leonard @MidwifeHannahL]

.@MidwivesRCM met with health minister @mikenesbittni @ck565 commitments to maternity action within the women’s health action plan due later this year, the maternity & neonatal partnership meeting in June and a possible joint maternity service visit- great news for NI maternity!

[Royal College of Midwives 💙 @MidwivesRCM]

On Tuesday evening, we gathered near Parliament to host a 'One Million More' reception for members, with decision makers in attendance.

We hosted representatives from across the UK, covering every section of our membership from MSWs/MCAs to Educators.

[Royal College of Midwives 💙 @MidwivesRCM]

Today, we have announced our intention to move to a formal industrial action ballot of members at Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust, following escalating concerns over the use of “fire and rehire” following changes to breaks.

Read more: https://t.co/XYTvMWeUQ8

[Royal College of Midwives 💙 @MidwivesRCM]

We’ve taken the newly qualified midwives jobs crisis straight to Parliament and we’re not backing down! We’ve shared our ‘genuine Graduate Guarantee’ with 100 MPs and Peers, putting a clear, evidence-based solution directly in front of decision-makers.
🔗 https://t.co/rgDqpoHYJI

[Royal College of Midwives 💙 @MidwivesRCM]

The RCM were delighted to visit The Royal Victoria Infirmary maternity unit today. It was a great opportunity to speak to members and hear from them about the successes and challenges and the great work they've been doing to encourage new activists to step forward!

[Hannah Leonard @MidwifeHannahL]

.@MidwivesRCM visit @NorthumbriaNHS Meeting members in the hospital & community- models of working together to maintains skills across midwifery practice, saw immersive simulation education, positive examples of tackling inequalities & working with best start in life advisors

[Gill Walton @GillWaltonRCM]

@MidwifeHannahL @MidwivesRCM @NorthumbriaNHS @RobbieMTurner @KatyLissaman Thank you. Such an interesting visit and lovely to meet you all!

[Royal College of Midwives 💙 @MidwivesRCM]

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed three leaders from across the maternity community as its newest Honorary Fellows, recognising their exceptional contributions to midwifery, maternity care and the wider profession.

Read more: https://t.co/gQuQTekEzj

[Royal College of Midwives 💙 @MidwivesRCM]

We currently have two opportunities open to join team RCM. Could you be our 'Head of Activist Development & Member Participation'? Please review the job description and person specification and get in touch! https://t.co/OPf5bc4Ote

[Jo Tanner (@thatJoTanner on BSky) @ThatJoTanner]

I can say with some conviction and with more than a little experience that this is a brilliant role, leading an equally brilliant team. 👇🏻

[Royal College of Midwives 💙 @MidwivesRCM]

This year, MIDIRS are celebrating their 40th birthday and ruby anniversary of bringing you the latest in evidence based midwifery research. Learn more about the last 40 years and learn more about their subscription offer, RCM members get 20% off! https://t.co/utXdGCeCwQ

[Keelie Barrett @49klb]

Calling all RCM members. Sign the open letter demanding better. Midwives and Maternity Support Workers deserve better.

[Keelie Barrett @49klb]

Part of the @MidwivesRCM delegation at the #TUCNW26
Looking forward to the many debates today @raetrotter1st