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National Investigation Launched into NHS Maternity Care Failures
Fourteen NHS trusts are under investigation for systemic failures in maternity care, following a string of scandals revealing preventable deaths and a "toxic cover-up culture.
National Investigation Launched into NHS Maternity Care Failures
Fourteen NHS trusts are under investigation for systemic failures in maternity care, following a string of scandals revealing preventable deaths and a "toxic cover-up culture.
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48% Bias Score
UK Report Exposes Systemic Racism in Maternity Care
A new report reveals that over half of Black women in the UK who expressed concerns during childbirth felt ignored by healthcare professionals; the study found evidence of systemic racism and neglect in maternity care, resulting in significantly worse outcomes for Black mothers.
UK Report Exposes Systemic Racism in Maternity Care
A new report reveals that over half of Black women in the UK who expressed concerns during childbirth felt ignored by healthcare professionals; the study found evidence of systemic racism and neglect in maternity care, resulting in significantly worse outcomes for Black mothers.
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48% Bias Score
UK Maternity System Fails Black Women: Report Exposes Systemic Inequalities
A study of over 1,000 Black and mixed-race pregnant people in the UK reveals that 54% faced challenges with healthcare professionals, 23% lacked pain relief, and 45% had concerns dismissed during labor, highlighting systemic inequalities contributing to disproportionately higher maternal mortality r...
UK Maternity System Fails Black Women: Report Exposes Systemic Inequalities
A study of over 1,000 Black and mixed-race pregnant people in the UK reveals that 54% faced challenges with healthcare professionals, 23% lacked pain relief, and 45% had concerns dismissed during labor, highlighting systemic inequalities contributing to disproportionately higher maternal mortality r...
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60% Bias Score
Midwives' Dismissal of Concerns Led to Baby's Death, Hospital Admits
Leah Parker's baby, Sonny, died at Scarborough General Hospital in November 2022 after midwives allegedly dismissed her concerns about his slowing heart rate during labor; the hospital trust admitted liability, and a national inquiry into maternity failings is underway.
Midwives' Dismissal of Concerns Led to Baby's Death, Hospital Admits
Leah Parker's baby, Sonny, died at Scarborough General Hospital in November 2022 after midwives allegedly dismissed her concerns about his slowing heart rate during labor; the hospital trust admitted liability, and a national inquiry into maternity failings is underway.
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64% Bias Score
Swansea Bay Maternity Services Failings Prompt Urgent Systemic Changes
An independent review of Swansea Bay health board's maternity services revealed repeated failures, including severe birth trauma and deaths, prompting calls for urgent improvements and systemic changes in Wales.
Swansea Bay Maternity Services Failings Prompt Urgent Systemic Changes
An independent review of Swansea Bay health board's maternity services revealed repeated failures, including severe birth trauma and deaths, prompting calls for urgent improvements and systemic changes in Wales.
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52% Bias Score
National Inquiry Launched into Systemic NHS Maternity Failures
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting launched a national investigation into "systemic" failures in NHS maternity services following numerous cases of substandard care, aiming to provide answers to affected families and implement lasting improvements by December.
National Inquiry Launched into Systemic NHS Maternity Failures
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting launched a national investigation into "systemic" failures in NHS maternity services following numerous cases of substandard care, aiming to provide answers to affected families and implement lasting improvements by December.
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32% Bias Score
NHS Maternity Care: Toxic Culture Risks Normalizing Harm to Mothers and Babies
A "toxic" culture of cover-up in the NHS is normalizing harm to mothers and babies, according to the head of the General Medical Council, who cites data showing that 27% of obstetrics and gynaecology trainees hesitate to escalate patient concerns.
NHS Maternity Care: Toxic Culture Risks Normalizing Harm to Mothers and Babies
A "toxic" culture of cover-up in the NHS is normalizing harm to mothers and babies, according to the head of the General Medical Council, who cites data showing that 27% of obstetrics and gynaecology trainees hesitate to escalate patient concerns.
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52% Bias Score
Maternity Crisis in England: Government Inaction Blamed for £27bn in Failings
The UK's largest NHS maternity inquiry, led by Donna Ockenden, blames the previous government's inaction for a rise in birth trauma and a £27bn cost of failings since 2019, urging investment in safer services to mitigate future harm.
Maternity Crisis in England: Government Inaction Blamed for £27bn in Failings
The UK's largest NHS maternity inquiry, led by Donna Ockenden, blames the previous government's inaction for a rise in birth trauma and a £27bn cost of failings since 2019, urging investment in safer services to mitigate future harm.
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48% Bias Score
Midwife Shortage: Funding Cuts Leave Graduates Jobless
Aimee Peach, a student midwife facing unemployment despite completing 2,300 hours of unpaid placement and a national midwife shortage caused by funding cuts and recruitment freezes, is calling for guaranteed NHS jobs for newly qualified midwives to avoid a critical workforce crisis.
Midwife Shortage: Funding Cuts Leave Graduates Jobless
Aimee Peach, a student midwife facing unemployment despite completing 2,300 hours of unpaid placement and a national midwife shortage caused by funding cuts and recruitment freezes, is calling for guaranteed NHS jobs for newly qualified midwives to avoid a critical workforce crisis.
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48% Bias Score
Swansea Bay Maternity Care Report Highlights Systemic Failures
A critical report on maternity services at Swansea Bay health board highlighted failures in compassion, communication, and response to complaints, leading to an unreserved apology and an independent review of all Welsh maternity services; the report also exposed systemic issues, including understaff...
Swansea Bay Maternity Care Report Highlights Systemic Failures
A critical report on maternity services at Swansea Bay health board highlighted failures in compassion, communication, and response to complaints, leading to an unreserved apology and an independent review of all Welsh maternity services; the report also exposed systemic issues, including understaff...
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36% Bias Score
UK Launches National Inquiry into NHS Maternity Care Failings
The UK government launched a rapid national investigation into NHS maternity services following numerous baby deaths and severe harm due to care failings at multiple NHS trusts; the investigation will focus on up to 10 units, report by December, and involve bereaved families.
UK Launches National Inquiry into NHS Maternity Care Failings
The UK government launched a rapid national investigation into NHS maternity services following numerous baby deaths and severe harm due to care failings at multiple NHS trusts; the investigation will focus on up to 10 units, report by December, and involve bereaved families.
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44% Bias Score
Leeds Hospitals' Maternity and Neonatal Services Rated Inadequate by CQC
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated maternity and neonatal services at two Leeds hospitals as inadequate due to safety concerns, including uncleanliness, unsafe medicine storage, staff shortages, and a "blame culture", impacting patient care and leading to unsafe baby transfers.
Leeds Hospitals' Maternity and Neonatal Services Rated Inadequate by CQC
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated maternity and neonatal services at two Leeds hospitals as inadequate due to safety concerns, including uncleanliness, unsafe medicine storage, staff shortages, and a "blame culture", impacting patient care and leading to unsafe baby transfers.
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40% Bias Score
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