4+ hour, 1+ min ago  (355+ words) New clinical standards have been set by the NHS to reduce avoidable deaths and prevent future tragedies. They cover five areas of clinical care associated with the leading causes of maternal deaths, as'identified'by MBRRACE-UK reports.' Kate Brintworth, chief midwifery officer…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (222+ words) The Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigations (MNSI) programme will continue to at least 2030, the DHSC has confirmed. The MNSI programme was established in 2018 as part of the Government's national strategy to improve maternity and newborn safety across the NHS in…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (213+ words) The 17-strong members of the maternity and neonatal taskforce chaired by health and social care secretary, Wes Streeting, have been confirmed. The taskforce, which includes families, senior NHS leaders, royal colleges, campaigners, academics and third sector representatives, will act on…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (183+ words) That is according to the most rigorous analysis of the evidence to date published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women's Health, and led by researchers from City St George's, University of London. US President Donald Trump was condemned by health…...