Latest CQC State of Care report shows maternity system in crisis
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) State of Care report 2022/23 shows a maternity system in crisis. We have known even … Read more
Birthrights Chair and Co-Founder Elizabeth Prochaska steps down after 10 years
Birthrights has today announced that our co-founder and current chair of the Board Elizabeth … Read more
The voices of women and birthing people must be central to shaping maternity services
Chief Executives Shanthi Gunesekera and Janaki Mahadevan, said: “The Government’s announcement today to boost … Read more
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
Meet our Associate Trainers: Anna Nelson
Anna Nelson shares why she decided to become a Birthrights Associate Trainer.
Birthrights responds to the Ockenden review
Today (Wednesday 30 March) the long-awaited final report of Donna Ockenden’s review into maternity … Read more
Two years on from the first lockdown
A few weeks ago, we were on the verge of launching a crowd-funding campaign to … Read more
Birthrights responds to the Government’s consultation on Human Rights Reform
In December 2021, the Government published an open consultation as part of their plans … Read more
Birthrights premieres new film Speak Up, Speak Out
Today (16 November) Birthrights has released Speak Up, Speak Out, a new film to … Read more
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board legally challenged over stringent visiting restrictions
With our partners Irwin Mitchell LLP, Birthrights has today written to Cwm Taf Morgannwg … Read more