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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Exclusive: Donna Ockenden, chairing the Nottingham maternity review, invoices NHS England substantial monthly sums. Discover the costs and her defence of the value provided.
Freddy Brazier bravely details his mental health crisis, including a suicide attempt and being sectioned. Now sober and expecting a child, he shares his journey to recovery.
Daniel Birtwistle appears at Wolverhampton Crown Court charged with the manslaughter of Georgina Ward and multiple assaults against four women. Case adjourned until February.
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward shares heartbreaking social media tribute to daughter Amani Joy on her heavenly birthday. Read the emotional story.
The official team sheets are in for the international clash between Wales and Liechtenstein. Discover the starting lineups and substitutes for this key fixture.
Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward have revealed their newborn son in touching Instagram photos. The Algerian football star missed training for the birth. Discover their family joy and life in Saudi Arabia.
Ex-footballer Joey Barton steps away from social media after being found guilty of sending grossly offensive messages. Read the full story on his court case and decision.
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.
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.
Prominent broadcaster Lucy Ward gives emotional evidence about the 'intimidating' impact of former footballer Joey Barton's online abuse, detailing how his posts made her fear for her physical safety.
Broadcaster Lucy Ward gives emotional testimony about fearing for her safety after former footballer Joey Barton targeted her with misogynistic social media posts in landmark online abuse case.
Former footballer Joey Barton faces widespread condemnation after comparing female pundits to serial killers in shocking social media outburst targeting Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.
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.
Ex-British consul Gareth Ward receives two-year prison sentence in New South Wales for historical sexual assault convictions, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the former diplomat.
Disgraced ex-MP Gareth Ward sentenced to prison after being found guilty of multiple sexual assault charges involving a teenage boy and young man.
Leicester police have launched a murder investigation after 58-year-old Lisa Ward was discovered deceased in her city centre flat. A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder as authorities piece together the final moments of the missing mo
Former Conservative MP Gareth Ward convicted of brutal sexual assaults against two men while serving in public office. Read the shocking details of the case that has rocked Westminster.
Disgraced former politician Gareth Ward has been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting two men while serving as a member of parliament.
Exclusive: A quiet Australian town is rocked by a devastating hit-and-run that left a young woman with life-threatening injuries as her distraught mother makes an emotional appeal for witnesses to come forward.
Discover the best maternity leggings that combine comfort, support and style for every stage of pregnancy. From everyday essentials to luxury options.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Cam Ward becomes victim of sophisticated identity theft scheme, with fraudsters attempting to exploit his financial information and NFL status.
Shocking incident at Maitland Hospital as newborn baby is accidentally given to wrong mother for breastfeeding, sparking major investigation into maternity ward protocols and patient safety.
A coroner's report reveals systemic failures led to the deaths of a mother and baby during a home birth, prompting urgent calls for improved NHS maternity protocols and midwife training.
Explosive footage captures Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward in heated sideline exchange with head coach Brian Callahan during NFL practice, raising questions about team dynamics.