NHS England has announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in hospitals across England this April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates.

It has been highlighted in recent news that failings by Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust  caused parents to watch  their one-year-old son die.

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month and in the UK it is predicted that around 7,500 new cases of ovarian cancer are identified every year.

 The government has set out its top priorities for women's health, addressing issues such as gynaecological problems, maternity care and birth trauma support.    

Maternity services at Torbay Hospital were rated as requiring improvement in a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

It has recently been reported that the government has now launched a voluntary scheme to allow parents to record and receive a certificate to provide recognition of their loss if they experience baby loss before 24 weeks. This came into effect on 22 February 2024.

It has been reported that Letby’s bid to appeal all of her criminal convictions will be heard in Court in April. Letby’s case will be heard by a panel of Judges in a public hearing.

From April 2024, ‘Martha’s Rule’ will be rolled out in hospitals across England, the NHS has announced.