On World Sepsis Day 2023, I wrote an article raising awareness of this devastating illness, and shared the work being courageously undertaken by Martha’s parents, after Martha sadly and avoidably lost her life to sepsis at just 13 years old.

Series 13 Episode 1 Whilst certainly not claiming to be a superfan I do occasionally catch an episode of the extremely popular historical drama “Call the midwife” set in London in the 1960s. On the evening of Sunday 7th January, whilst distracted doing something else, my attention was caught when one of the characters in the show began to describe how her daughter (now an adult, disabled and pregnant with her own child) had been injured herself during birth leading to her disability. 

Never events are serious, preventable patient safety incidents that should never happen in healthcare settings. 

We follow the latest findings from England’s healthcare regulator who have reported that the declining safety levels in maternity units across the country continue to be cause for concern. Recent analysis by the BBC of Care Quality Commission (CQC) reports revealed that two thirds of maternity care units are not safe enough.

In this article, written with a mother whose son suffered from a GBS infection shortly after birth, we look at what it is like to bring a case where your child has been affected by GBS.

Michelle Beckett reflects on the case of Mrs S, where sadly despite her reporting a breast lump and being seen by her GP on 3 occasions, the appropriate action was not taken until the 3rd appointment and it was argued that this negatively impacted on her long term treatment and prognosis.

In House of Commons today, 19 October 2023, will be the first ever debate in history on the topic of birth trauma. 

In the lead up to World Meningitis Day, and as students are returning to university and college after the summer break, it is crucial that there is an understanding of the signs and symptoms of meningitis.

In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month we've put together this insight to highlight the need to carry out regular breast checks, the different types of cancer and what to do if you are unlucky enough to experience a delay in breast cancer awareness.

World Sepsis Day is held on 13 September 2023, aiming to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of this devastating illness. sepsis is a life-threatening condition on the background of an infection, which overwhelms the tissues and organs in the body. 

In the final week of Group B Strep Awareness Month 2023 , Associate & Solicitor Kate Stone looks at the recent developments in the prevention and treatment of Group B Strep infection.

In the third week of Group B Strep Awareness Month 2023 we hear from Trustee of Group B Strep Support, Stuart Bramley, about his experience as a trustee.