Exclusive analysis reveals NHS Scotland's staff sickness rates have soared to their highest level in 10 years, with 18 out of 18 health boards reporting increased absenteeism, raising alarm about workforce burnout and patient care.
Exclusive: Love Island star Olivia Bowen opens up about her harrowing near-death experience during the traumatic birth of daughter Siena, detailing massive blood loss and emergency surgery in a candid new interview.
A young mother shares her harrowing story of how her 'pregnancy sickness' was actually a rare and aggressive cancer, urging others to trust their instincts.
A devastated mother reveals how she was forced to terminate her pregnancy after an NHS hospital missed a critical diagnosis, leaving her with an impossible choice.
The Royal College of Midwives calls for immediate action as maternity services face severe shortages, putting mothers and babies at risk.
A couple expecting identical twin girls confronts an impossible dilemma as doctors warn one may not survive. Their emotional journey highlights the fragility of life and the strength of parental love.
The NHS is set to shift routine pregnancy appointments from GPs to midwives in a bid to improve care and reduce pressure on general practices.
Official data reveals a worrying shortage of midwives in England, with staffing levels falling to their lowest in a decade. Experts warn of risks to maternal care as the NHS struggles to retain professionals.
Dozens of NHS trusts are under pressure to cut costs after the Department of Health and Social Care ordered urgent savings, raising concerns over patient care.
A newborn baby died after critical delays caused by NHS IT system failures, prompting calls for urgent investigations into maternity care standards.
A devastated mother reveals how her pregnant daughter, 21, was sent home from hospital twice before tragically passing away from sepsis.
A devastated family is seeking answers after their newborn baby tragically passed away shortly after being discharged from hospital. The heartbroken parents claim warning signs were ignored.
A shocking report reveals maternal deaths in the UK have surged to levels not seen in 20 years, with stark disparities affecting Black and Asian women disproportionately.
Labour highlights alarming rise in maternal deaths during childbirth, urging immediate NHS action to improve maternity care and reduce preventable fatalities.
New figures reveal NHS waiting lists have surged to a staggering 7.57 million, with patients facing agonising delays for specialist care. Experts warn the crisis is far from over.
A devastated mother shares her traumatic experience after hospital staff allegedly refused to wash her newborn, leaving her feeling abandoned during a vulnerable time.
A recent report highlights severe staffing shortages within the NHS, raising concerns over patient care and service sustainability. Experts warn of growing pressures on healthcare workers.
A damning report reveals systemic failings in NHS maternity services, prompting demands for immediate action to improve care standards.
A devastating stillbirth case raises urgent questions about maternity care standards after a doctor allegedly ignored a mother's concerns. The harrowing incident has sparked calls for systemic reform.
Black women in the UK are five times more likely to die in childbirth than white women. Systemic racism in the NHS is putting lives at risk—urgent reform is needed.
A damning report reveals systemic failures in NHS maternity care under the Conservative government, with Donna Ockenden's inquiry highlighting urgent need for reform.
A new report highlights systemic failures in UK maternity care, with 50% of Black women raising concerns during labour not receiving adequate support.
A damning report exposes the NHS's £27bn liability for maternity care failures, with thousands of families affected by systemic issues in England's healthcare system.
Official figures reveal an alarming increase in maternal deaths across the UK, even as birth rates decline. Experts warn of systemic failures in maternity care.
A mother shares her harrowing near-death experience during childbirth, revealing how her partner had to perform CPR to save her life.
The NHS has announced a landmark policy ensuring every qualifying student midwife will receive a job offer, addressing critical staffing shortages in maternity services.
UK doctors are striking once more over pay and working conditions, deepening the NHS crisis. Here’s why they’re walking out and what it means for patients.
Sam Thompson shows unwavering support for his sister Louise as she bravely recounts her traumatic birth experience in Parliament, advocating for better maternity care.
A horrific incident unfolded at a maternity ward when a six-year-old boy allegedly killed a newborn baby. The hospital faces scrutiny as reports reveal the child was left unsupervised.
A heartwarming yet harrowing story of a newborn's battle in intensive care and the family's emotional journey through uncertainty and hope.