Supporting the older midwifery workforce.

The author reflects on the need for the British National Health Service (NHS) to develop and implement strategies to support older midwives to enhance their workplace efficiency and ensure longer working lives. Other topics include the financial challenges facing midwives for their retirement, the number of registered midwives based on Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) data, and the shortage of midwives in Great Britain as per the Royal College of Midwives.