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
‘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