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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 | 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 | 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.

Opinion | 24:06:24

Making an Erb’s palsy claim

If you or your child has Erb’s Palsy you’ll doubtless have concerns about how you or they will manage into the future. We understand you are striving for the best quality of life possible....

Opinion | 24:06:24

Erb’s palsy and brain injury

We are seeing increasing numbers of clients who have brain injury alongside their Erb’s palsy injury. This is because the baby getting stuck can also result in a period of lack of oxygen and...

Opinion | 18:10:23

HSIB Maternity Investigations have been replaced by the Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigations (MNSI) programme

A new statutory body, The Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigations (MNSI) programme is formed from 1 October 2023, to undertake investigations into brain injuries in babies and maternal and neonatal deaths and stillbirths. This programme is hosted by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), having replaced the temporary role of the HSSIB (Health Services Safety Investigations Body).

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Opinion | 19:04:23

Erb’s Palsy Webinar – Mental Health & Erb’s Palsy

Introduction Welcome to the RWK Goodman Erb’s Palsy Mental Health Webinar, in association with The Erb’s Palsy Group. We hope this webinar helps to further open up the conversation about the mental health effects...

Report | 11:04:23

Investment in maternity care would change lives and save NHS millions

Every year, around 1,800 UK children are diagnosed with cerebral palsy. It’s estimated that at least 1 in every 12 of those diagnoses occurs because of negligence in maternity care settings, with lives permanently...

Opinion | 05:01:23

How might delays to treatment affect Erb’s palsy?

Joachim Stanley takes a look at the current state of care in the NHS and explains how delays to care for those with Erb's palsy could affect their prognosis.

Opinion | 02:02:22

Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) maternity investigations will now be conducted by a new Special Health Authority (SHA) – what does this mean for patient safety?

Kerstin Scheel explains the latest change in maternity healthcare, with The HSIB's maternity investigations being conducted by a new Special Health Authority (SHA), and what it means for patient safety.

Opinion | 11:01:22

“Severe brain injury, early neonatal death and intrapartum stillbirth associated with larger babies and shoulder dystocia.” A review of the report from the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB).

The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch is an independent body who investigate circumstances where there has been an adverse event during childbirth and/or pregnancy. HSIB release reports routinely, known as Maternity National Learning reports. These reports make recommendations to improve patient safety.

Opinion | 02:11:21

HSIB Report: “Summary of themes arising from the HSIB Maternity Programme” – A review

The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch has released a series of reports into the risks and resulting issues that face maternity units, pregnant women and new born babies when in NHS care.

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