Midwives: Mental Health Services
Commons · Question 6123 · Tabled 2 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Maya Ellis
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support the mental health and wellbeing of midwives in the NHS, including access to occupational mental health services, support after traumatic experiences i
Answer
Answered by Karin Smyth, 8 Jun 2026
The health and wellbeing of all National Health Service staff is a top priority, and we are working to improve the support available to staff. NHS organisations have a responsibility to create supportive working environments for their staff, including acc...