Boost to training program hopes to address midwife shortage

By Chris Bath
Updated July 25 2017 - 6:23pm, first published 5:30pm
Baby boost: A boost to the midwife training program and the addition of several new roles is great news for the Tamworth Maternity Service, and the region.
Baby boost: A boost to the midwife training program and the addition of several new roles is great news for the Tamworth Maternity Service, and the region.

After recording no initial interest in five advertised midwife roles, the Tamworth Hospital has come up with a new plan to address the state-wide shortage of professional midwives, while also encouraging local employment.

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