Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 72942

Midwives: Labour Turnover

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 9 September 2025

Question

Tom Hayes

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve staff retention in NHS midwifery services.

Answer

Karin Smyth

As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, the Government is committed to making the National Health Service the best place to work, by supporting and retaining our hardworking and dedicated healthcare professionals, including midwives.To support this ambitio...

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