Scotsman iconScotsmanSep 28, 2026

Scotland's Maternity Crisis: Nearly 40,000 midwifery shifts left unfilled across Scotland

Extent of crisis described as 'staggering' by senior health figure

Scotland's Maternity Crisis: Nearly 40,000 midwifery shifts left unfilled across Scotland

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