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

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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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Black Maternal Health Awareness Week

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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 

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

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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

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

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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

Baby Lifeline News, Ukraine Appeal /

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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