Midwife warns NHS maternity problems need action, not just inquiry
Leading midwife Donna Ockenden urges Health Secretary Wes Streeting to implement known fixes for NHS maternity care, citing 'disappointing progress' on workforce and culture issues.
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Midwife warns of 'disappointing' progress on NHS maternity safety
Leading midwife Donna Ockenden urges Health Secretary Wes Streeting to implement known fixes for NHS maternity care instead of another inquiry. Key issues remain unresolved since 2010.
The Birth Keepers: A Midwifery Empire's Rise
An investigation into the controversial 'Birth Keepers' network, its rapid expansion across the UK, and the fierce debate it sparks about modern maternity care. Listen to the full podcast episode.
Birth Keepers: A Midwife's Fight for Maternity Justice
A powerful story of two women, a midwife and a mother, challenging the maternity care system. Discover their fight for accountability and change. Listen to the full podcast now.
Birth Keepers: The Radical Movement Changing UK Maternity
A new podcast investigates the 'Birth Keepers', a growing movement of unregulated birth workers in the UK. Explore the risks, the motivations, and the complex debate around autonomous childbirth.
GP's Christmas Dementia Care Advice for UK Families
An NHS GP urges families to reassess dementia care over Christmas, highlighting key signs that specialist support may be needed. Plan for safety and dignity.
NHS Maternity Inquiry Chair's £26k Monthly Fee
Midwife Donna Ockenden, leading the UK's largest NHS maternity inquiry, charges up to £26k monthly via her company. Explore the spiralling costs and her justification.
NHS maternity inquiry lead charges up to £26,000 a month
Exclusive: Donna Ockenden, chairing the Nottingham maternity review, invoices NHS England substantial monthly sums. Discover the costs and her defence of the value provided.
Postpartum haemorrhage rates hit five-year high in England
Experts argue rising postpartum haemorrhage rates are linked to high caesarean rates, not care quality. They call for more midwifery support and maternal choice in NHS maternity services.
48 stillbirths linked to online 'free birth' influencers
A Guardian investigation into the Free Birth Society reveals 48 cases of late-term stillbirths or serious harm, highlighting urgent need for online health advice safeguards in the UK and beyond.
NHS Midwife Warns of Tragic Loss of Autonomous Midwifery
An NHS midwife responds to the Free Birth Society, arguing that accessible, respectful midwifery is the solution to both medical overreach and risky free births. Read her powerful plea.
Gov Plan: More People to Die at Home, Not Hospital
The UK government unveils a major plan to reform end-of-life care, allowing more people to choose to die at home. The move aims to end the 'postcode lottery' and prevent traumatic hospital deaths.
Leeds maternity probe into 'normal birth' ideology
An NHS trust's pursuit of 'normal birth' is under investigation after a decade-long policy coincided with soaring infant mortality rates. Health Secretary calls it a 'national shame'.
Louise Thompson on not having another child
Made in Chelsea's Louise Thompson reveals she cannot safely carry another baby following severe birth trauma and calls for improved UK maternity care. Read her powerful story.
Medical Experts Warn Against Dangerous Free Birth Trend
Leading healthcare professionals condemn the rising 'free birth' movement, warning that social media misinformation puts mothers and babies at serious risk. Learn the facts.
Free Birth Society: Five Key Investigation Findings
A Guardian investigation reveals shocking findings about the Free Birth Society's promotion of unassisted childbirth in the UK. Discover the risks and realities.
Nurse faces backlash over labour admission delay
An intake nurse in Texas faces severe criticism after a woman in active labour was allegedly delayed admission for over 30 minutes. The distressing incident left the new mother traumatised.
476 Scottish Care Homes Close, Families Face 100-Mile Trips
New figures reveal 476 care homes in Scotland have closed in a decade, forcing relatives to travel over 100 miles to visit loved ones. Industry bosses warn of an NHS crisis. Discover the impact.
Kidney stone pain reveals surprise pregnancy and labour
In an astonishing medical mix-up, a British woman's suspected kidney stone agony turned out to be unexpected labour, delivering a healthy baby she never knew she was carrying.
Miracle baby survives mum's brain surgery
An expectant mother shares her emotional story of waking from emergency brain surgery to discover her unborn baby was safe and kicking inside her, in a remarkable tale of medical resilience.
End-of-Life Care Needs Fundamental Reform, Not Just Funding
A damning new report reveals that Britain's palliative care system requires fundamental transformation, not just increased funding, as thousands face inadequate support during their final days.
Lancashire Council Plans Care Home Closures to Save £4m
Reform-run Lancashire County Council faces fierce backlash over controversial proposals to shut down care homes, aiming to save £4m annually amid growing elderly care crisis.
Baby born after developing outside womb in UK first
In an unprecedented medical breakthrough, UK doctors have successfully delivered a baby who developed completely outside the womb. This extraordinary case is rewriting medical textbooks and offering new hope for complex pregnancies.
Hospital probe after baby declared stillborn found alive
An urgent independent investigation has been launched into a major hospital trust after a baby pronounced stillborn was discovered to be alive, raising serious concerns about maternity safety protocols and patient care standards.
Black mothers' babies 81% more likely to die in NHS care
Groundbreaking NHS research exposes stark racial disparities in neonatal care outcomes, with babies born to Black mothers facing significantly higher mortality rates across England.
Hospice Doctor's Stark NHS Crisis Warning
A senior hospice doctor reveals why the current NHS crisis feels fundamentally different from anything he's witnessed before, sharing powerful insights from decades of end-of-life care.
Pregnant mum's life-saving NHS surgery after cancer shock
A pregnant mother receives urgent NHS surgery after doctors discover a rare cancerous tumour, highlighting the critical importance of maternal healthcare.
Home Birth Safety: Experts Demand Better Warnings
Leading maternity experts call for urgent improvements in home birth safety protocols, including clearer risk communication and guaranteed access to skilled midwives across the UK.
Unregulated Baby Scan Clinics Risk Parent Safety
Exclusive investigation reveals how unregulated private ultrasound clinics are putting expectant parents at risk, with potentially devastating consequences for pregnancy diagnoses.
Hospice Crisis: Why End-of-Life Care Needs Funding Now
As Britain faces a growing crisis in palliative care, hospices struggle with funding gaps while demand surges. Discover why investing in compassionate end-of-life care is essential for our society's wellbeing.
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