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Birthrights’ evidence forms part of Health and Social Care Select Committee’s Black Maternal Health Report

The publication today of the Black Mental Health report confirms what we have long known – that systemic racism and disparities in maternity care are failing Black women and birthing people in England.

No improvement in maternal death rates or racial inequalities, finds latest MBRRACE report

The latest MBRRACE Report (link) has been published, and once again it shows no improvement in maternal death rates or in the stark inequalities that persist in the maternity sector.

These referrals are putting safety in maternity care at risk. No one can feel safe under these conditions.

No one feels safe: why inappropriate referrals are putting safety in maternity care at risk

A spate of inappropriate referrals has recently come to our attention, involving both women and birthing people and healthcare professionals.

These referrals are putting safety in maternity care at risk. No one can feel safe under these conditions.

DHSC announces job boost for newly qualified nurses and midwives

While we welcome the DHSC’s recent announcement that thousands of new jobs will be unlocked for newly qualified nurses and midwives, we are concerned about how this will be implemented effectively and how support will be guaranteed in practice — support for existing staff is equally critical.