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Rising numbers of younger midwives quitting NHS in England, data shows
Published 20 July 2026 ยท general
Exclusive: Maternity staffing shortages worsen as more and more under-35s quit because of burnout More and more midwives are leaving the NHS before they reach
Exclusive: Maternity staffing shortages worsen as more and more under-35s quit because of burnout More and more midwives are leaving the NHS before they reach 35 because of burnout, worsening the staffing problems that are affecting maternity units. The growing trend of early career quitting has sparked fears it poses a threat to the quality and safety of care that mothers and babies receive from already-understaffed childbirth services. Continue reading...
Published: July 20, 2026 โข 10:30 AM IST ยท Updated: July 20, 2026 โข 11:08 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Exclusive: Maternity staffing shortages worsen as more and more under-35s quit because of burnout More and more midwives are leaving the NHS before they reach 35 because of burnout, worsening the staffing problems that are affecting maternity units.
The growing trend of early career quitting has sparked fears it poses a threat to the quality and safety of care that mothers and babies receive from already-understaffed childbirth services.