Submitted on Friday 13th May 2022
Rejected on Monday 16th May 2022
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Give Student Midwives 30 free hours childcare.
I would like nhs student midwives to be entitled to the full 30 hours childcare/nursery provision. I would like the government to debate and approve this. We desperately need midwives in training but only being able to access 15 hours nursery/childcare is a barrier to recruitment and retention
If 30 free hours were available, student midwives would feel much more supported and encouraged by the government and wider society. So many drop out of the course before qualifying because of the difficulties of childcare provision. I, as a grandma help with the care of my grandchildren but this family support is not available to all student midwives. Many including my family struggle with only 15 hours provision, so what happens to those who don't have wider any family support? They drop out!
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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/616557
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