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Being a Midwife
The bursary is ending in 2017, how can I afford to train to be a midwife?
Whenever there is change it always seems like a scary time, we have been so used to having the fees to train to be a midwife paid for and a bursary to help pay the cost of living. So…
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Being a Midwife
How can I juggle being a parent and studying midwifery?
A commonly asked question! Thinking about studying with a family, whether they are still young or are a bit older can be quite daunting. It may seem impossible to be a parent and a student midwife at the same…
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Getting Selected
Did you know a customer service role is relevant to being a Midwife?
Working in the caring profession can be very similar to a customer service role. If you are interested in giving the best service and experience then becoming a midwife might just be for you. We want women to be…
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Getting Selected
Could doing a health and social care access course mean you can still be a Midwife?
So you really want to be a midwife but you don’t have A-levels, is that the end of your dream career? Well do not worry, luckily the Health and Social Care Access Course will give you the requirements needed…
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Being a Midwife
Do you know what the requirements are for being a midwife?
Before you apply it is always best to know if you meet the minimum requirement, here is a summary of the criteria you need to meet… Age There are no minimum or maximum age limits. Education There are no…
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Being a Midwife
Homebirths- Why aren’t there more?
You could watch one episode of ‘Call the midwife’ and you might wonder why everyone doesn’t want to have their baby at home. After all you are in your own house, you can get into your own bed and…
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Getting Selected
Midwife Assessment Day Fact or Fiction
Being invited to an assessment day to get onto a midwifery course is a massive achievement. Although it is very exciting, it can be an anxious time too. You have got so far, you don’t want to be put…
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Getting a Job
Kate, Midwife – Looking for more flexibility
“I have been qualified for 4 years and after having my children I decided that it would be better work flexible hours to suit my family. A local hospital was advertising for bank midwives and I thought this would…
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