NEW rules which entitle NHS England staff who miscarry to 10 days’ paid leave is a “momentous” step forward, a leading campaign group said today. George’s Law, who have been…
Certificates recognising the loss of a baby born before 24 weeks must be the “first step” towards greater rights for bereaved parents, a leading campaign group and Labour MP say…
The latest maternity statistics1 (released 29 November 2022) show that there were 578,562 babies born in NHS hospitals to the year-end March 2022. The trend for fewer spontaneous births continued:…
During Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week (2-8 May 2022) Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) is highlighting that it is one of ten Trusts in England to be an early…
Expectant parents in Northampton will be able to bring a support person along with them to some appointments if they agree to be tested for COVID-19. From Monday 12th April…
In support of National Fertility Awareness Week (28 October – 3 November 2019) Aon, a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions…
In research that should see UK workplaces hang their heads in shame, campaign group Pregnant Then Screwed teamed up with HR Magazine to conduct a survey looking at how pregnant…
In National Inclusion Week, shocking findings of a new in-depth study conducted by Lisa Carver of Carver Coaching reveals the extent of pressure new Mums face when returning to work…
Ian Winrow, Employment Solicitor and Head of Employment Law at Bangor University, discusses the outcome of a recent maternity discrmination case It’s good to note that a Middlesborough care assistant…
While the UK is often berated for high levels of maternity discrimination, it is reassuring to note that it is still one of the more generous nations when it comes…