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New midwives forced into non-NHS jobs despite shortages

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How many newly qualified midwives are currently working outside the NHS?
What is the exact number of midwifery vacancies across the UK compared to the number of graduates?
Will the government's £8m funding for 700 new posts be sufficient to address the job shortage?
What is the total number of student midwives qualifying this year?
Are there any plans to adjust training numbers to match available jobs?
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