What was the age profile of the midwifery profession in the NHS in Wales in 2011 and at the most recent point for which you have figures?
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services | Answered on 30/01/2018
NHS Wales management information showing the age profile of midwives is provided in the tables below. The information relates to contracted headcount and contracted full time equivalent (i.e. excluding bank staff) at March 2011 and November 2017.
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Midwives (headcount) |
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Age Band |
Mar-11 |
Nov-17 |
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20 - 24 |
2.7% |
4.6% |
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25 - 29 |
6.7% |
10.7% |
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30 - 34 |
9.9% |
11.2% |
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35 - 39 |
11.7% |
12.5% |
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40 - 44 |
18.6% |
10.7% |
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45 - 49 |
22.0% |
13.8% |
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50 - 54 |
15.7% |
17.8% |
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55 - 59 |
9.3% |
14.6% |
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60+ |
3.2% |
4.2% |
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Total |
100% |
100% |