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What does the Global State of Patient Safety 2025 report tell us about maternity and neonatal safety in the UK?

The Global State of Patient Safety 2025 report, produced by Imperial College’s Institute of Global Health Innovation (with NIHR North West London Patient Safety Research Collaboration and Patient Safety Watch) was published on Thursday 29th January 2026. The report assesses healthcare safety across 38 OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries, including the UK. […]

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The National Maternity Safety Conference 2026: From Insight to Implementation

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By Judy Ledger MBE, Founder, Baby Lifeline and Baby Lifeline Training Baby Lifeline’s National Maternity Safety Conference is back! And 2026 will be one of the most important events yet. I am delighted to confirm that the National Maternity Safety Conference 2026 will take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at the Hilton Metropole Birmingham.

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Continuing Our Support for Mothers and Babies in Ukraine

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At Baby Lifeline, our commitment to improving safety and care for mothers and babies extends beyond borders. Since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, we have worked alongside trusted partners to deliver vital medical aid to maternity and neonatal services operating under extraordinary pressure. We are currently supporting the delivery of our latest aid consignment

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Thank You for Supporting Baby Lifeline in 2025

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As we come to the end of 2025, we want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported Baby Lifeline this year. From families and fundraisers to healthcare professionals, partners, donors, and volunteers, your support has helped us continue our mission: making care better and safer for

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Baby Lifeline responds to Reflections and Initial Impressions from the Independent Investigation into Maternity and Neonatal Services in England

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Baby Lifeline welcomes the publication of the Reflections and Initial Impressions report published on 9th December 2025 by the Independent Investigation into Maternity and Neonatal Services in England team, led by Baroness Amos. The themes highlighted in the report, including poor communication, women and birthing people not being listened to, a lack of holistic care, discrimination

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Call The Midwife star delivers £1,000 maternity kits to midwives to support safe home births

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One of the most popular stars of BBC 1 series Call The Midwife has delivered a set of at-home birth kits to help midwives support mothers giving birth across the Midlands and beyond. Linda Bassett, who has plays nurse Phyllis Crane in the long-running drama, met her real-life counterparts recently to hand over 10 Community

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Co-Producing Change: Addressing Inequalities in Maternity Care

Inequalities, Maternity News, News / Baby Lifeline

– By Dr Abaigh McKee, Research & Development Manager at Baby Lifeline Baby Lifeline has recently been working with colleagues at the University of Warwick, Imperial College London, and community organisation Coventry Empowered African Women’s Group (CEAWG) in a participatory research project funded by the University of Warwick. The aim of the project is to

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Condolences from Baby Lifeline: Professor Tim Draycott

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We are heartbroken to share that Baby Lifeline has learned of the passing of Professor Tim Draycott on 24th November. Tim was not only an extraordinary leader in maternity safety but also a friend and inspiration to so many. His dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to improving care have left an indelible mark on our

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From the First Incubator to a Lifetime of Impact: Gemma’s Story

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In 1981, Baby Lifeline bought its very first piece of life-saving equipment: an incubator for Walsgrave Hospital in Coventry. It marked the start of a mission that has gone on to support mothers, babies, and healthcare professionals for over four decades. One of the very first babies to use that incubator was Gemma Tate, born

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Baby Lifeline Ambassador Completes 2,000 km Charity Ride Across Vietnam

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Baby Lifeline Ambassador James Titcombe OBE has successfully completed an incredible 2,000 km solo motorbike journey across Vietnam to raise funds and awareness for Baby Lifeline. James rode from the south to the north of the country, facing challenges such as flooding and heavy rain along the way. Despite the obstacles, he described the adventure

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