20.1 The Midwifery Student Jobs Crisis - with Alix Morrison and Nicole Stuart

Series 20 - Episode 1: The Midwifery Student Jobs CrisisHow has it come about that there are so few jobs for student midwives? The NHS has known they were in the pipeline, on student placement, in maternity units.The NHS has a shortage of midwives; maternity units are marked "need improvement" or "inadequate" by CQC for staff shortages.Earlier this year student midwives, including one of our contributors, presented a petition to No10. The Government has promised money for 1000 recruits, but 2800 are coming out of university this summer.Do they need to present it again to No 10 North in Manchester?Hear what is happening and what you can do about it.Take part, ask questions, tell your story and experiences, take action!Hosted by:Neil Stewart, Editorial Director, Maternity & Midwifery ForumContributions from:Alix Morrison, Student Midwife campaignerNicole Stuart, founder of Early Careers Midwives Network and qualified midwife.