An inquiry into traumatic childbirth has called for an overhaul of the UK’s maternity and postnatal care, after hearing many harrowing stories from parents.

These incidents at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust which runs the Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Hospital Burton have sparked outrage and prompted deep reflection within the healthcare community.

Kay Barnes, Director, Solicitor and Head of the Leeds-based Medical Negligence team is a former midwife with 20 years clinical experience in the NHS.

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week (April 29 – May 5) is a week-long campaign dedicated to talking about and raising awareness of mental health problems before, during and after pregnancy.

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to highlight one of the most common types of cancer in the UK.

Over seventeen million people are currently diagnosed with cerebral palsy, with around 2-2.5 in every 1,000 children in the UK being born with the condition each year.

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.

Lesley Graves, personal injury and clinical negligence lawyer and risk management strategist, has been promoted to director.