Midwives are autonomous practitioners providing care and support to service-users and their families during pregnancy, birth and the early postnatal period.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary professional team, midwives practise in birth units, communities and hospitals, supporting service-users to have a positive experience of childbirth.

This dynamic, demanding and privileged role carries great responsibility but is incredibly rewarding.

A £5,000 per year training grant is available for home students. Further information is available on the NHS Business Services website.