Younger midwives leaving NHS in England at higher rate due to burnout
More midwives under 35 are quitting the NHS in England because of burnout, worsening staffing issues in maternity units. In 2025-26, departures by midwives aged 34 or under totalled 1,669, accounting for over half of all resignations. Midwife departures rose 59% since 2014-15, meaning three-quarters of midwives considered leaving last year.
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