am i being an old fool

I got the best career I ever had had aged 53/4 And had 15/16 years working within it

the nhs is so short staffed, they don't care what age people are.
plenty of jobs vacant.

Yes- go for it and good luck, hope it all pans out for you!

What about training to be a doula?

It may be too late to find employment when you are qualified, as the cult of the young is still in full blast if you are over 50 and looking for any kind of job.

But don't let that stop you.

The satisfaction of finally qualifying as the midwife you have always wanted to be will be immense, and during your training you may well meet people who will realise that you have valuable experience and be happy to employ you as soon as you qualify.

If not, and you are willing to travel, I doubt that Doctors without Borders, The Red Cross or any other organizations that provides health care where the need is greatest will cavil at your age.

Go for it, and good luck!

definitely go for it.. you bring wisdom and compassion alongside your other numerous skills

I would never have successfully breast fed three children had it been left to the young whippersnapper of a sister who was ‘supporting’ me. Next day she was replaced by a much older nurse, who instantly made me feel much more relaxed, and got me off to a flying start.
Another vote for ‘go for it’!

Go for it ! Wonderful job !

Definitely go for it.
I know a nurse who didn't complete her training, but after other jobs, returned and retrained at least twenty years later, and another nurse who qualified in her twenties, then trained as a teacher but returned to nursing in her late fifties, just in time for the pandemic.
Both thoroughly enjoyed it and are still working.

Go for it finns your life experience as well as your training will be invaluable.
Good luck.

Here you go

www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7001295/Former-banker-abandoned-80K-year-career-achieve-dream-midwife-aged-61.html?ito=rss-flipboard

You are never too old go for it women need you!

Carpe Diem!!!!!

Oh go for it!
Midwifery would have been wonderful, another here who didn’t complete nurse training, continued however in an allied healthcare setting.
You have probably got 10 years + post qualification that will include updates so you do have time.

Think of all the experiences you could bring to your new role- a labouring woman might well be comforted by your obvious maturity. Good luck .

Go for it!

It’s never too late! I always wanted to be a midwife but life got in the way….and yes I do regret not going for it. Good luck x