Hundreds of premature deaths were caused by inappropriate prescription and over-prescription of opioid painkillers after which were later failed by early investigations into the deaths.

A healthcare worker at the Countess of Chester Hospital has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of eight babies and the attempted murder of six others previously in the hospital’s care.

1st July – 8th July 2018 is Birth Trauma Awareness week, which aims to bring attention to the issues affecting women who have experienced distressing and traumatic births.