Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund more support for student midwives
Closed
161 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the government to increase financial support for student midwives.
We also want student midwives to have:
- Access to free childcare initiatives
- Exemption from hospital car parking costs
We also want student midwives to have:
- Access to free childcare initiatives
- Exemption from hospital car parking costs
Maintenance loans count as income when applying for Universal Credit, and we don't think this should be the case.
We are the future of the NHS, and we feel we need changes brought about by the government to support us to succeed in our training. Our dedication to our professions should not come at the cost of our financial and emotional well-being
We are the future of the NHS, and we feel we need changes brought about by the government to support us to succeed in our training. Our dedication to our professions should not come at the cost of our financial and emotional well-being
Timeline
| 31 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
161
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
31 Mar 2025
Closed
30 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 10 Aug 2026.