Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 72921

Midwives: Employment

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 5 September 2025

Question

Tom Hayes

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help increase opportunities for midwifery graduates to gain employment in the NHS.

Answer

Karin Smyth

On 11 August 2025, the Government announced the Graduate Guarantee for nurses and midwives. The guarantee will ensure that there are enough positions for every newly qualified midwife in England. The package of measures will unlock thousands of jobs, ensu...

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