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A Turning Point for Maternity and Neonatal Safety: Publication of the National Maternity & Neonatal Investigation Findings and Recommendations 

Today, Baroness Amos published the final report and recommendations from the independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation. The investigation brings together the experiences of families, healthcare professionals, and maternity and neonatal services across England, and aims to deliver long-term transformation in maternity and neonatal care. The review concludes that, though many families do have a […]

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Publication of the Independent Review of Maternity Services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

  Today, the findings, conclusions, and essential actions from the Independent Review of Maternity Services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust have been published. The review, led by Donna Ockenden and her team, examined maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. It looked at 2,511 cases, including stillbirths, neonatal deaths, and serious injuries, and was

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Persimmon Homes Midlands supports Baby Lifeline’s life-saving work with £5,000 donation

Baby Lifeline has received a generous £5,000 donation from Persimmon Homes Midlands, helping us provide life-saving midwifery kits and specialist emergency training for healthcare professionals supporting mothers and babies. Baby Lifeline has supported maternity services through the provision of essential equipment, specialist training for healthcare professionals, and research. In 2019, the charity developed a fully

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MBRRACE-UK publish Perinatal Mortality Surveillance Report 2026 – State of the Nation

Today MBRRACE-UK have published their Perinatal Mortality Surveillance report. MBRRACE-UK investigates deaths of women, birthing people and babies in the UK during or shortly after pregnancy. Today’s report reviews the deaths of babies born in the UK between 1st January and 31st December 2024.  As always, our thoughts are with the families of the babies

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Black Maternal Health Awareness Week

This week is the seventh annual Black Maternal Health Awareness Week, led by Five X More. This year’s theme is ‘Leading with Solutions, Not Trauma,’ and each day highlights key topics including clinical signs, awareness-raising, and positive experiences. There are still stark differences in maternity care for pregnant mothers and birthing people. Most babies are

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Baby Lifeline submits evidence to the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation 

Baby Lifeline has submitted evidence to the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, an independent review set up by the UK government to improve safety and care across maternity and neonatal services in England. At Baby Lifeline, we are unique in that we bring together the voices and expertise of clinicians, safety specialists, legal professionals, and

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The Path to Safer Beginnings in Wales: Landmark Report Outlines Priority Areas for Improvements to Maternity and Neonatal Services in Wales

The report of the independent national assessment of maternity and neonatal services in Wales, titled The Path to Safer Beginnings in Wales, was published yesterday, 25th February 2026. The assessment was commissioned by Welsh health secretary Jeremy Miles in response to ongoing concerns about safety, culture, and standards of care, and was led by an

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Independent Investigation into Maternity and Neonatal Services in England: Interim Report (26th February 2026)

Baby Lifeline welcomes the publication of the Interim Report of the Independent Investigation into Maternity and Neonatal Services in England, and thanks Baroness Amos and her team for the depth of engagement with both families and staff. The themes identified – capacity pressures, workforce strain, cultural challenges, racism and discrimination, and poor responses when harm occurs

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Four Years On: Supporting Mothers and Babies in Ukraine

Today, 24th February 2026, marks four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a conflict that continues to devastate families, communities, and healthcare systems. As we reflect on this sombre anniversary, we also want to recognise the generosity, compassion, and international solidarity that has helped Baby Lifeline supply vital, lifesaving support to healthcare professionals, women

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