Trust apologises following still births review
By Lee Peart 01 October 2026
East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust has apologised and said it has ‘failed families’ after conducting an independent review of 11 still births that took place between June 2025 and March 2026.
Staffing shortages and operational pressures impact maternity services
By Lee Peart 29 September 2026
Staffing shortages and operational pressures have been found in maternity services at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Birthing services remain suspended at Devon hospital
By Lee Peart 28 September 2026
Birthing services are to remain suspended at North Devon District Hospital because of an ongoing staffing shortage.
Trust apologises for accident loss of maternity data
By Lee Peart 23 September 2026
Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust has apologised after announcing the accidental loss of maternity data during routine technical work.
Two men arrested as part of maternity investigation
By Lee Peart 23 June 2026
Two men have been arrested at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust’s mortuary services as part of a police investigation into maternity care.
Maternity and neonatal services earn UNICEF Baby Friendly award
By Lee Peart 07 May 2026
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has been awarded UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative full accreditation across both its maternity and neonatal services.
Scotland acts to improve maternity services and miscarriage care
By Liz Wells 23 March 2026
Healthcare Improvement Scotland has unveiled new maternity standards to improve consistency and quality of care.
NHS rolls out maternity safety warning system
By Lee Peart 08 December 2025
A new tool to identify and address serious maternity concerns is being rolled out by the NHS.
Leicestershire trust launches new maternity notes app
By Liz Wells 11 November 2025
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) has introduced a new app to enable expectant parents to access their maternity records and tailored pregnancy information.
Neonatal unit recognised with UNICEF accreditation
By Lee Peart 11 July 2025
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust’s Neonatal Unit has achieved the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Stage Two accreditation.
DHSC hits back at maternity budget cuts reports
By Liz Wells 02 May 2025
DHSC has denied reports that it is to cut ringfenced maternity service funding.
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