'All aspects of care will be examined' - Nine births at Portiuncula Hospital under review including two stillbirthsPortiuncula Hospital faces scrutiny after an unusually high number of incidents in maternity services, including two stillbirths and multiple cases of oxygen deprivation.
Nine births at Portiuncula Hospital under review including two stillbirths as HSE appoints new team to run maternity servicesA highly experienced management team is taking charge of maternity services in response to serious incidents, including infant oxygen deprivation and stillbirths.
We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry toldParents felt isolated and unsupported during childbirth amid pandemic restrictions, impacting emotional connections with their premature newborns.
NHS to review north-east London maternity services as it faces pressure from high birth ratesThe NHS in north-east London is under pressure due to increasing birth rates and more complicated pregnancies, requiring changes in maternity services to ensure safe, high-quality care.
'This is the last chance' - Protest over plan to shut maternity unitMaternity unit closure impact on marginalized backgroundsPotential widening of health inequalities due to closure of specialist services
NHS to review north-east London maternity services as it faces pressure from high birth ratesThe NHS in north-east London is under pressure due to increasing birth rates and more complicated pregnancies, requiring changes in maternity services to ensure safe, high-quality care.
'This is the last chance' - Protest over plan to shut maternity unitMaternity unit closure impact on marginalized backgroundsPotential widening of health inequalities due to closure of specialist services
Maternity services under threat due to falling London birth ratesLow birth rates in North London prompt discussions about potential cuts to maternity units, impacting services at hospitals.Low staff morale and trust at North London NHS Trusts lead to concerns about reporting of unsafe clinical practices.
Maternity services in north-east London 'facing challenges' as consultation beginsA public consultation has been initiated by NHS North East London to gather feedback on maternity services and newborn care in the region.
NHS trust pays out 42 million over maternity and childbirth negligence claimsNHS trust paid 44 million in childbirth and maternity medical negligence claims over 4 years.