Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 72221
Midwives: Recruitment
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 8 September 2025
Question
Mr Joshua Reynolds
Liberal Democrat — Maidenhead
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of midwifery recruitment freezes on maternal health outcomes in England; and what steps his Department is taking to reduce sta
Answer
Karin SmythThe Government is committed to tackling the retention and recruitment challenges that face the National Health Service.NHS England is leading a range of initiatives to boost the retention of existing staff. This includes building a compassionate and inclu...
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