The response to your query is detailed below:
How does the Trust manage when there are staff shortages in Midwifery areas? Bank shifts or ensuring staff are in the right place to meet service demand
Does the Trust ever use agency when there are shortages and if so how is the decision arrived at as to which agency to use? No we do not use agency
Did the Trust use agency staff in 2013 or used 2014 YTD? No
What has total agency spend been on Midwives 2013 and YTD 2014? None
How many hours were used from agencies for Midwives in 2013 and YTD 2014? None