‘Government must eliminate racial disparities in maternal deaths’ says Women & Equalities Select Committee
The Women & Equalities Committee has called on the Government to seta definitive target … Read more
‘Lessons are still not being learnt’ London Assembly Health Committee releases report on maternal health and care in London
Today (14 April) the London Assembly Health Committee has released a report on maternal … Read more
New Safer Beginnings content to enable, educate and support people on maternity journeys
Over the past year, Birthrights has been a lead contributor to the vital Safer … Read more
CQC reports decline in positive maternity experiences
The findings of CQC’s latest national maternity survey has revealed a ‘concerning decline’ in women’s … Read more
‘We must all play a part in the solution’ Birthrights responds to MBRRACE-UK Saving Lives, Improving Mothers’ Care report for 2022
A report published by MBRRACE-UK today (10th November) has revealed the continuous and persistent stark disparity … Read more
Home Birth Series: The reality of planning a home birth in autumn 2022
In this blog, our Advice Line Co-ordinator Lorraine Pryce, also a doula, discusses the … Read more
Birthrights responds to the independent investigation into East Kent maternity services
Read our full response to the investigation into East Kent maternity services. ‘Respectful care … Read more
Birthrights responds to scrapping of Health Disparities White Paper
Last week, the Guardian reported the Secretary of State for Health & Social Care … Read more
Maternity sector calls on Government to make the NHS the ‘best place in the world to give birth’
Over 30 organisations sign letter to the Government calling for ‘urgent and meaningful intervention’ … Read more
Disability Pride Month: Where are we with rights-based maternity care for those with disabilities?
Dr Beverley Clough, Birthrights Associate Trainer and Associate Professor in Law & Social Justice … Read more