Constant expectation that women’s care can be ‘done on the cheap’ – MP
2 years, 11 months ago

Constant expectation that women’s care can be ‘done on the cheap’ – MP

The Independent  

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Deaths of 56 babies and two mothers at NHS Trust 'may have been preventable' as whistleblower blasts 'appalling care'
2 months, 1 week ago

Deaths of 56 babies and two mothers at NHS Trust 'may have been preventable' as whistleblower blasts 'appalling care'

Daily Mail  

At least 56 babies and two mothers have tragically died at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in the past five years, with bereaved families raising concerns that many of these deaths could have been prevented. According to recent reports, the trust's neonatal mortality rate stands at 4.46 per 1,000 live births in 2022, a figure that is 70 per cent …

Number of babies and children dying needlessly following NHS blunders at birth is soaring amid maternity scandals
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Number of babies and children dying needlessly following NHS blunders at birth is soaring amid maternity scandals

Daily Mail  

The number of babies and children dying needlessly following NHS blunders at birth is on the rise, the Mail has discovered. Olly died of a brain injury two years ago after two midwives at Royal Bolton Hospital let his mother feed him while she was having gas and air - in breach of guidelines A coroner ruled his death was …

Maternity crisis as deaths of mothers and newborn babies increase for the first time in a decade
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Maternity crisis as deaths of mothers and newborn babies increase for the first time in a decade

Daily Mail  

Death rates for mothers and newborn babies have increased for the first time in a decade amid growing concerns over patient safety, a report reveals. Lord Darzi, co-director at the Institute of Global Health Innovation, who recently led a recent government-commissioned review into the NHS, said: ‘Our latest report on patient safety in England reveals alarming declines. ‘Our analysis highlights …

‘Alarming declines’ in patient safety as maternity care deteriorates – report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Alarming declines’ in patient safety as maternity care deteriorates – report

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More accountability needed for maternity scandal ‘cover-ups’, say families
6 months, 1 week ago

More accountability needed for maternity scandal ‘cover-ups’, say families

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Conservative government was ‘asleep at the wheel’ in relation to maternity safety, says top midwife
6 months, 1 week ago

Conservative government was ‘asleep at the wheel’ in relation to maternity safety, says top midwife

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When harrowing public scandals are exposed, our leaders must act
6 months, 1 week ago

When harrowing public scandals are exposed, our leaders must act

The Independent  

The case of the Joyce Parker Hospital in Coventry is an instructive one at a time when the care of the most vulnerable in our society remains a cause of national concern. There have been several other unconnected scandals involving NHS trusts, also investigated by The Independent, notably in maternity wards – but this one involves a privately run facility, …

The harrowing reality of giving birth in NHS hospitals revealed: Mothers left in blood covered sheets and told to 'stop stressing' over their dead babies, finds damning report into scandal that trauma
10 months, 1 week ago

The harrowing reality of giving birth in NHS hospitals revealed: Mothers left in blood covered sheets and told to 'stop stressing' over their dead babies, finds damning report into scandal that trauma

Daily Mail  

Pregnant women are being treated like a 'slab of 'meat, a damning report into the 'postcode lottery' of NHS maternity care ruled today. The UK's first parliamentary inquiry into birth trauma has found there is 'shockingly poor quality' in maternity services, claiming good care is 'the exception rather than the rule'. According to The Times, the report found 'poor care …

Senior midwife tasked with probing horrifying NHS maternity scandals criticises 'extremely disappointing' progress in making it safe for women to give birth in Britain
1 year, 3 months ago

Senior midwife tasked with probing horrifying NHS maternity scandals criticises 'extremely disappointing' progress in making it safe for women to give birth in Britain

Daily Mail  

The midwife tasked by government and the NHS to investigate maternity scandals has criticised ministers for failing to provide enough funding to address the problems. Donna Ockenden said the money provided so far was 'nowhere near good enough' and progress made to improve services had been 'extremely disappointing'. After her investigation into the deaths and harm of 295 babies and …

NHS trust maternity services rated inadequate by health watchdog
1 year, 3 months ago

NHS trust maternity services rated inadequate by health watchdog

The Independent  

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NHS Trusts still push women to have natural births despite maternity scandals
1 year, 6 months ago

NHS Trusts still push women to have natural births despite maternity scandals

The Telegraph  

Hospitals are still promoting a “natural birth is best” philosophy – despite a succession of maternity scandals highlighting the dangers of the approach. Examples identified by The Telegraph include: East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust’s internal policy document issued in September 2022 states: “East and North Hertfordshire Maternity Service promotes a culture of normality and focuses on keeping pregnancy and …

‘Inadequate’ safety in Leicester maternity care ‘worrying but unsurprising’
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Inadequate’ safety in Leicester maternity care ‘worrying but unsurprising’

The Independent  

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‘Families’ maternity concerns should have been addressed earlier’
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Families’ maternity concerns should have been addressed earlier’

The Independent  

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Couple who lost daughter due to NHS trust care failings call for police review
1 year, 6 months ago

Couple who lost daughter due to NHS trust care failings call for police review

The Independent  

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Nottingham maternity inquiry to investigate 1,700 cases in largest-ever baby deaths probe
1 year, 8 months ago

Nottingham maternity inquiry to investigate 1,700 cases in largest-ever baby deaths probe

The Independent  

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MPs call for better aftercare for women who have traumatic births
1 year, 8 months ago

MPs call for better aftercare for women who have traumatic births

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Failure to listen on maternity care issues a ‘brick wall’ for affected families
1 year, 8 months ago

Failure to listen on maternity care issues a ‘brick wall’ for affected families

The Independent  

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The NHS is ‘failing women’, says women’s health ambassador
1 year, 9 months ago

The NHS is ‘failing women’, says women’s health ambassador

The Independent  

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Another maternity scandal shames Britain
1 year, 10 months ago

Another maternity scandal shames Britain

The Independent  

It is rare for an official inquiry to be criticised by its own chair, and more unusual still for doubt to be poured on its credibility by its own architects before it is even under way. However, Donna Ockenden, the senior midwife who is leading a review into maternity care failings at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, has been …

More maternity tragedies will occur unless rapid changes are made – report
1 year, 11 months ago

More maternity tragedies will occur unless rapid changes are made – report

The Independent  

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More than 1,300 care concerns raised over trust fined £800,000 for baby death
2 years, 1 month ago

More than 1,300 care concerns raised over trust fined £800,000 for baby death

The Independent  

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Mother of disabled boy calls for lessons to be learned in maternity care
2 years, 2 months ago

Mother of disabled boy calls for lessons to be learned in maternity care

The Independent  

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Lives of mothers and babies at risk due to maternity understaffing, midwives warn
2 years, 5 months ago

Lives of mothers and babies at risk due to maternity understaffing, midwives warn

The Independent  

Grave staff shortages in maternity services are placing the lives of mothers and babies at risk, midwives and campaigners have warned. Cherilyn Mackrory, the Conservative MP for Truro and Falmouth who is co-chair of the APPG on Baby Loss, said: “Following on from the Ockenden report, this report affirms yet again that investment is needed to ensure maternity and neonatal …

Maternity failings account for the majority of NHS £13bn negligence costs
2 years, 8 months ago

Maternity failings account for the majority of NHS £13bn negligence costs

The Independent  

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Minister: Parents who have miscarriages before 24 weeks can record ‘tragic loss’
2 years, 8 months ago

Minister: Parents who have miscarriages before 24 weeks can record ‘tragic loss’

The Independent  

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Trainee doctors in ‘meltdown’ at major hospital maternity department
2 years, 9 months ago

Trainee doctors in ‘meltdown’ at major hospital maternity department

The Independent  

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Women and babies still at risk at Nottingham hospitals, watchdog warns
2 years, 9 months ago

Women and babies still at risk at Nottingham hospitals, watchdog warns

The Independent  

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NHS trusts under fire for adverts for midwives committed to ‘normal birth’
2 years, 11 months ago

NHS trusts under fire for adverts for midwives committed to ‘normal birth’

The Independent  

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Childbirth is STILL not safe for mothers in England says author of report into 'systemic' failings
2 years, 11 months ago

Childbirth is STILL not safe for mothers in England says author of report into 'systemic' failings

Daily Mail  

The author of a report into Britain's worst maternity scandal said pregnant women will not be safe to give birth until her full raft of recommendations are implemented. Rhiannon Davies embraces Kayleigh Griffiths, following the release of the final report by Donna Ockenden, chair of the Independent Review into Maternity Services at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Donna …

Ockenden report raises 15 areas for ‘immediate action’ in England maternity care
2 years, 11 months ago

Ockenden report raises 15 areas for ‘immediate action’ in England maternity care

The Independent  

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Families silenced or ignored, says midwife behind review into maternity care
2 years, 11 months ago

Families silenced or ignored, says midwife behind review into maternity care

The Independent  

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Safety fears over new maternity service ignored by NHS bosses, claim Shrewsbury inquiry team
3 years, 5 months ago

Safety fears over new maternity service ignored by NHS bosses, claim Shrewsbury inquiry team

The Independent  

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More NHS maternity units criticised for poor cultures, bullying and staff shortages
3 years, 5 months ago

More NHS maternity units criticised for poor cultures, bullying and staff shortages

The Independent  

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Labour launches bid to end NHS secrecy and improve safety following care scandals
3 years, 6 months ago

Labour launches bid to end NHS secrecy and improve safety following care scandals

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Revealed: Unsafe maternity care has cost the NHS £8.2bn in 15 years
3 years, 6 months ago

Revealed: Unsafe maternity care has cost the NHS £8.2bn in 15 years

The Independent  

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Nottingham maternity scandal: Midwives reveal their fears for the safety of mothers and babies
3 years, 8 months ago

Nottingham maternity scandal: Midwives reveal their fears for the safety of mothers and babies

The Independent  

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Sign up to The Independent’s virtual event The NHS maternity scandal: Inside a crisis
3 years, 8 months ago

Sign up to The Independent’s virtual event The NHS maternity scandal: Inside a crisis

The Independent  

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Inquiry set to examine maternity care at Nottingham hospital trust after mother and baby deaths
3 years, 8 months ago

Inquiry set to examine maternity care at Nottingham hospital trust after mother and baby deaths

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Ministers must invest £350m to make maternity units safe, MPs say
3 years, 8 months ago

Ministers must invest £350m to make maternity units safe, MPs say

The Independent  

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NHS chief admits hospital was not a safe environment for mothers and babies
3 years, 8 months ago

NHS chief admits hospital was not a safe environment for mothers and babies

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Jeremy Hunt calls for inquiry into Nottingham maternity failures
3 years, 8 months ago

Jeremy Hunt calls for inquiry into Nottingham maternity failures

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Why did so many babies have to die for the NHS to take action?
4 years ago

Why did so many babies have to die for the NHS to take action?

The Independent  

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NHS to spend almost £100m improving maternity safety after Shrewsbury care disaster
4 years ago

NHS to spend almost £100m improving maternity safety after Shrewsbury care disaster

The Independent  

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Hospitals need extra £400m a year to make maternity units safer
4 years, 1 month ago

Hospitals need extra £400m a year to make maternity units safer

The Independent  

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Maternity staff facing extreme burnout over staff shortages and longer busier shifts, warn healthcare leaders
4 years, 1 month ago

Maternity staff facing extreme burnout over staff shortages and longer busier shifts, warn healthcare leaders

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Shrewsbury maternity scandal: Inquiry demands NHS overhaul to prevent baby deaths
4 years, 3 months ago

Shrewsbury maternity scandal: Inquiry demands NHS overhaul to prevent baby deaths

The Independent  

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Shrewsbury maternity scandal: NHS plans ‘early warning’ system to spot future care mistakes
4 years, 3 months ago

Shrewsbury maternity scandal: NHS plans ‘early warning’ system to spot future care mistakes

The Independent  

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Maternity unit deaths due to natural birth 'obsession'
4 years, 3 months ago

Maternity unit deaths due to natural birth 'obsession'

The Telegraph  

In a shocking series of findings, her report said one woman was left in "agony" during labour, but that her pain was dismissed as "nothing" and she was made to feel "pathetic", with an obstetrician used "flippant and abrupt language" and calling her "lazy". Nadine Dorries, Minister for Patient Safety and Maternity, said: “My heartfelt sympathies are with every family …

Baby died on maternity unit months after staff warned it was unsafe
4 years, 5 months ago

Baby died on maternity unit months after staff warned it was unsafe

The Independent  

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