As of November 2024, the total number of midwives in England's National Health Service (NHS) Hospitals and Community Health Services (HCHS) stood at 24.7 thousand, up from the 23.3 thousand reported a year prior. The number of midwives employees generally increased from 2009 to 2024.
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NHS. (February 26, 2025). Total number of midwives in NHS hospitals and the Community Health Service (HCHS) workforce in England from 2009 to 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/679593/number-of-midwives-in-nhs-workforce-england/
NHS. "Total number of midwives in NHS hospitals and the Community Health Service (HCHS) workforce in England from 2009 to 2024." Chart. February 26, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 25, 2026. /statistics/679593/number-of-midwives-in-nhs-workforce-england/
NHS. (2025). Total number of midwives in NHS hospitals and the Community Health Service (HCHS) workforce in England from 2009 to 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 25, 2026. /statistics/679593/number-of-midwives-in-nhs-workforce-england/
NHS. "Total Number of Midwives in Nhs Hospitals and The Community Health Service (Hchs) Workforce in England from 2009 to 2024." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 26 Feb 2025, /statistics/679593/number-of-midwives-in-nhs-workforce-england/
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Total number of midwives in NHS hospitals and the Community Health Service (HCHS) workforce in England from 2009 to 2024 [Graph], NHS, February 26, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/679593/number-of-midwives-in-nhs-workforce-england/
