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 […]
– 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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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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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 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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A day of collaboration, learning, and shared hope for a safer maternity future. Baby Lifeline’s sixth annual National Maternity Safety Conference 2025 took place on 25th September in Birmingham. We were delighted to welcome more than 400 people – including frontline healthcare professionals, NHS leaders, policymakers, researchers, and families – to discuss the theme Shaping the
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Today, Baby Lifeline is joining thousands of individuals and organisations across the world to mark World Patient Safety Day (WPSD). This year, the World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighting the vulnerability of newborns and children to patient safety risks, with a focus on those from birth to nine years old. The theme for this year’s
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Baby Lifeline welcomes the publication of the terms of reference for the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, and the appointment of Baroness Valerie Amos as Chair, supported by a team of experienced advisors. This independent rapid investigation represents an important opportunity to set maternity and neonatal safety on a better course. We welcome the appointment
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The latest MBRRACE-UK report, Saving Lives, Improving Mothers’ Care, published on Thursday 11th September 2025, examines the care of 643 women who died during or up to one year after pregnancy between 2021 and 2023 in the UK and Ireland. The report presents the findings and shares recommendations for improving care for these women and
“There is no moment more critical in a woman’s life than the journey into motherhood and yet for far too many Black women in the UK, that journey is marked by fear, dismissal and unequal care.” – Five X More Black Maternity Experience Report 2025 Women’s health organisation Five X More published their second Black
