Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 73962

Midwives: Employment

Tabled: 1 September 2025

Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

Alex Brewer

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support newly qualified midwives in securing employment following the completion of their training placements.

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 and w...

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