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Retired Bristol midwife explains why so many are leaving the profession

The current staffing shortage has led to a temporary closure of Cossham birth centre

Bristol Post · Oct 29, 2022

Midwives in Scotland to strike over 'insulting' pay offer

Workers voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action.

Daily Record · Oct 27, 2022

Scottish midwives vote to strike over ‘insulting’ pay offer

Royal College of Midwives will soon ballot English and Welsh members after below-inflation offer is rejected in Scotland

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2022

Lives of mothers and babies at risk due to ‘severe shortage’ of midwives

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and Sands charity have issued a warning as the APPG on Baby Loss and Maternity published a report.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022

Tens of thousands of midwives vote on whether to strike for second time in 140 years

The Royal College of Nursing and Royal College of Midwives are now both balloting their members over strike action this winter - after a below-inflation NHS pay rise from the government

Daily Mirror · Oct 7, 2022

Midwives to vote on strike action over pay

The Royal College of Midwives' Dr Suzanne Tyler said: “Midwives have only taken strike action once in 140 years. This is not something they take lightly."

Wales Online · Oct 7, 2022

Midwives to be balloted on strike action as NHS pay unrest grows

All midwives and maternity support workers employed in the NHS who are members of the RCM are eligible to vote

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2022

Midwives could strike but union insists 'babies won't be at risk'

Midwives are being balloted on strike action amid a dispute over pay

Nottingham Post · Sep 22, 2022

Midwife numbers fall in every English region, figures show

The Royal College of Midwives is calling for investment in maternity services.

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022

More than one million NHS staff to receive pay rise - but health unions say it amounts to pay cut

"We want a fair deal for staff"

Nottingham Post · Jul 20, 2022