As we reflect on Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week (1 – 7 May 2023), it has been reported that pregnant women and new mothers across the UK are often not receiving vital mental health services that should be readily available to them.

It’s been a decade since deep budget cuts to legal aid and subsequent controversial reforms came into force affecting civil justice. Personal injury (PI) and clinical negligence were areas that lost most public funding, which went hand in hand with the Jackson reforms. 

A disappointing result this week for many following the ministry of justices review of bereavement damages, which has resulted in no change to eligibility or value.

As we continue into Bowel Cancer Awareness month, we are reminded of the inspirational Deborah James, also known as Bowelbabe, for her fearless and courageous fight against Stage 4 Bowel Cancer. 

Sepsis is commonly seen as the body’s extreme response to infection. It can be a life-threatening emergency and if not treated quickly, the consequences can be catastrophic.

Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Trust has been told by the CQC to take urgent action to protect women and babies from harm.

As we come to the end of Endometriosis Action Month, we reflect on the many women who suffer with symptoms of endometriosis, including pain and fatigue, who often endure a delay in diagnosis or treatment.

Sepsis is a serious infection, so serious that if not diagnosed and treated immediately, it can have devastating consequences.