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Opinion | 21:11:24

Is maternity care improving in the wake of repeated scandals?

Over the last 15 years there have been many maternity investigations, scandals and inquiries highlighting that mothers and babies have been injured due to poor care. The fourth Ockenden maternity review is underway in...

Opinion | 11:11:24

From the pond into the sea: are lessons being learned on smoothing the transition from child to adult health services?

The transition from child to adult health services is a hot topic both in the UK and globally. In August 2024, the Colin Farrell Foundation was launched on the other side of the Atlantic...

Case Study | 29:10:24

LT v Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – £448,134 (plus recoverable benefits)

Rebecca Callard and Hannah Blackwell secured a lump sum payment of £360,000 (plus recoverable benefits) for a 27 year old mum of two for the physical and emotional damage she sustained in during, and following, the birth of her first child.

Opinion | 08:10:24

Is the incidence of Erb’s palsy being reduced?

As we look at raising awareness of Erb’s palsy injuries, (also known as obstetric brachial plexus injuries (OBPI), I was interested to find out the current midwifery perspective in relation to it.

Opinion | 24:09:24

MNSI National Learning Report. Will recommendations actually be implemented?

In May 2024 the MNSI (Maternity & Newborn Safety Investigations) body published a report giving an overview of primary themes and outcomes from 92 maternity investigation reports (these are cases who meet the strict criteria for referral to MNSI investigators).

Opinion | 05:09:24

Sport and its importance for children with cerebral palsy.

Access to and enjoyment of sport is taken for granted by most children, they are surrounded by opportunities both in and out of school. But for children with physical disabilities this isn’t always the...

Opinion | 05:09:24

Spotlight on the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)

Para-equestrian dressage has only been on the Paralympic stage since the games were held in Atlanta in August 1996. The competition included all physical impairment groups and visually impaired athletes and men and women...

Opinion | 05:09:24

Saeed’s experience – the opportunities provided by disability cricket

Disability sport is a vital resource for those living with a disability. Not only for the opportunity to keep active, but also to build connections with people who have similar experiences; as it is...

Opinion | 05:09:24

Spotlight on The Wave Project

Tricia Grout speaks with Ian Bennett and Susie Croft about their charity giving those living with disability access to surfing.

Opinion | 02:09:24

Living with Erb’s Palsy – Our top ten tips and gadgets

Knowing that many of the people I work with, manage perfectly well with life in their own unique way, I thought it would be a great opportunity to share some top tips and tricks which make living with Erb’s Palsy a little easier.

Opinion | 25:07:24

Maternal Group B Strep vaccine – the real solution

There has been much invested into the development of a maternal vaccine relating to GBS (Group B Strep). Group B Strep is a common type of bacteria, in most cases is harmless, however in rare cases it can cause infection in newborns with serious consequences.

Opinion | 24:06:24

What therapy options are there for Erb’s palsy?

Paul Rumley explains the kinds of therapy options available for those living with Erb's palsy.

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