Closed petition Launch a review into job shortages facing new qualified midwives & fund support

We urge the Government to launch a review into job shortages for newly qualified midwives, and increase funding for more Band 5 jobs and general support for newly qualified midwives to ensure a clear pathway to employment for them.

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Many newly qualified midwives are completing their degrees to find few jobs available. Many are left unemployed or leave the profession before they even begin. We believe this is a devastating waste of talent at a time when maternity services are understaffed and under pressure. We feel we need urgent investment into Band 5 roles and a national plan to support NQMs into work. We believe the Government must protect maternity services, families and give newly qualified midwives job security.

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Date closed 23 January 2026
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