The scandal of black maternity deaths has to end
Our article for New Statesman was published here. Black women in the UK are … Read more
‘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
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
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
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
Government’s Women’s Health Strategy for England published
Following a call for evidence which generated almost 100,000 responses from individuals across England, and building … Read more
Birthrights appoints Clinical Advisory Network
In response to our inclusion goals, the challenging external environment, the complexity of need … Read more
‘I remember looking at my partner and saying, “I’m going to be a Black statistic”’
Birthrights releases report of findings from year-long inquiry into racial injustice in maternity care … Read more
BLOG: International Day of the Midwife 2022
Consultant midwife and Birthrights Associate Trainer Alice’s story I am honoured to have been … Read more