Good evening everyone,

Just a quick update to thank everyone for supporting the petition so far. We are now over 80,000 signatures which is incredible! Thank you!

In a recent survey by The Royal College of Midwives 57% of members are considering leaving their role as a midwife or MSW and 84% of members are not happy with the staffing levels. Sadly 96% of those working in the NHS five years or less do not feel valued by the government.

You can read the full report from the RCM here  https://www.rcm.org.uk/media-releases/2021/september/rcm-warns-of-midwife-exodus-as-maternity-staffing-crisis-grows/

Please consider sharing the petition again on your social media this weekend, so we can reach 100,000 signatures and give this petition to the health secretary. Together we can make maternity services safer and better for everyone.

Best wishes

Cheryl Samuels, Midwife. 

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