All Maternity articles – Page 30
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NewsMorecambe Bay inquiry delayed until February amid 'reluctant' witnesses
An inquiry into poor care at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay will not publish its final report until February as it tries to convince ‘reluctant’ witnesses to give evidence
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NewsWarning to NHS over paediatric reconfigurations
Hospital trusts should ensure adequate children’s community services are in place before closing in-patient units, a senior leader in paediatrics has warned
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HSJ LocalMorecambe Bay inquiry set for another delay
An investigation into maternal deaths and failings at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust looks set to be delayed for the second time.
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NewsDeprived mothers 'get worse care' than wealthiest
More needs to be done to help poor women through pregnancy, experts have said, after new research found that they have a worse experience than better-off mothers-to-be.
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HSJ KnowledgeMaking mothers aware: The benefits of using midwife led units
This new model of maternity care is not being utilised
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HSJ LocalCouncil threatens Mid Staffs with 'inevitable' legal challenge
Plans to shift maternity services away from Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust as part of its dissolution could face a legal challenge from Stafford Borough Council.
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HSJ LocalMorecambe Bay seeks maternity services partner
COMMERCIAL: Hospital trusts up to 200 miles away from University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust have answered its appeal for a ‘maternity stability partner’, a role which could require sharing staff.
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HSJ KnowledgeWhat makes midwife led units work?
The trusts bucking the trend of widespread unit closures
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NewsCouncil warned to end legal battle over North Yorkshire maternity reconfiguration
QC advises Richmondshire to drop judicial review
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HSJ LocalCash strapped CCG proposes major restrictions to fertility services
FINANCE: A cash strapped clinical commissioning group has proposed significantly restricting access to fertility services to help halt its fall even further into the red.
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HSJ KnowledgeMother's pride: The rise of midwife led care
Find out how some trusts have made the most of the increased options available to improve maternity care
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NewsNHS restructure was a 'step backwards' for IVF services, watchdog says
The coalition’s radical reshaping of the health service has been a “step backwards” for the commissioning of fertility services in the NHS, the chair of the national fertility watchdog has said.
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HSJ LocalUrgent call for clarification on commissioning rules
COMMERCIAL: A row between commissioners and a private midwifery service in Leeds has sparked calls for “urgent clarification” around commissioning rules.
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HSJ Knowledge'Social' antenatal care: benefits for midwives and mothers
Group appointments and networks save money
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HSJ LocalOmbudsman in 'full cooperation' pledge to Morecambe Bay inquiry
The Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman has said it is “fully cooperating” with the Kirkup Inquiry into failures Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust.
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HSJ LocalMaternity services at Keogh trust rated "inadequate"
The Care Quality Commission has given Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust a “requires improvement” rating under its new inspection regime.
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NewsHunt urged to ensure ombudsman gives evidence to Kirkup inquiry
A Labour MP has written to Jeremy Hunt asking him to ensure the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman gives evidence to the investigation into the failings at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay.
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News£10m boost for maternity services
Maternity services are being given £10m worth of funding in a bid to improve care for women and their babies, the Department of Health has announced.
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NewsOmbudsman: 'Lack of openness and honesty' at Morecambe Bay
A “lack of openness and honesty” at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust caused further distress for a family which had lost a child, a watchdog has concluded.
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News'Crippling costs' of sick babies
The parents of premature and sick babies face “crippling costs” such as hospital parking charges and needing to buy food on-site, a charity has said.