a workforce under pressure

We asked our members about staffing levels, workload and working hours during the week of 1-7 June 2026. More than 3,500 maternity staff responded – and the results showed that 93% felt unsafe staffing levels affected the quality of care they could provide. The survey results show a clear picture of the pressures facing our members and maternity services across the UK.

News & events

Media releases, News

Nine in ten midwives say unsafe staffing levels affects the quality of care for women and babies

Rachel Burn
2 minutes read

22 June, 2026

Media releases

South Tyneside and Sunderland midwives vote overwhelmingly for strike action

Laura Hicks
2 minutes read

19 June, 2026

Blog

ICM Opening ceremony a student perspective

Clare McCollum, second year student midwife, Queen’s University Belfast
1 minute read

15 June, 2026

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