Midwife crisis

Specialist skills are in danger

Bullying, stress, low pay and poor career prospects - are just some of the reasons why the profession of midwifery is suffering a staffing crisis - according to a report published today.

The government has promised action, but the Royal College of Midwives says there is a big gap between the government's view of what is going on and the reality.

PM's Chris Ledgard has been investigating.

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Click on the audio link to hear his report.