Rising numbers of younger midwives quitting NHS in England, data shows
by Denis Campbell Health policy editor from World news | The Guardian on (#773KF)
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.
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