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<p>‘We work flexibly’ is one of the elements contained in the NHS People Promise with
a commitment to deliver for staff, including midwives by 2024/25.</p><p>NHS England
has created and shared flexible working arrangement resources and delivered bespoke
webinars and workshops on the issue. They have also brought together midwifery leaders
from across the system to share good practice, foster collaboration and support the
implementation of flexible working across maternity services.</p><p>In September 2021,
contractual changes took effect for employees covered by the NHS Terms & Conditions
of Service Handbook which includes the right to request flexible working from day
one without the need to provide a justification.</p><p>However, no assessment of the
adequacy of the availability of flexible working arrangements specifically for midwives
has been made.</p>
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