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Midwife investigated for notes on incontinence pads

A senior midwife at Nottingham University Hospitals is under investigation after writing insensitive notes on incontinence pads about new mothers, raising serious concerns about maternity care standards.

Home birth tragedy sparks NHS maternity safety review

Exclusive investigation reveals how a routine home birth turned fatal for first-time mother Sophie Ross, exposing critical gaps in UK maternity safety protocols and sparking calls for urgent reform.

Mother and newborn die after home birth tragedy

A mother's decision to have a home birth resulted in devastating consequences as both she and her newborn baby died hours after giving birth, despite midwife concerns about her high-risk pregnancy.

Australia's Aged Care Overhaul Cuts Waiting Lists

Australia's aged care sector undergoes transformative changes as new government reforms dramatically reduce waiting times while grappling with soaring demand from an ageing population.

Care home patient chokes to death on jam doughnut

A damning report reveals shocking safety failures after a care home resident with swallowing difficulties died from choking on a jam doughnut, prompting urgent calls for reform in elderly care standards.

Sturgeon's child care scheme branded 'shambolic'

A scathing independent review reveals Nicola Sturgeon's flagship scheme to transform the lives of looked-after children has descended into chaos, with devastating consequences for Scotland's most vulnerable young people.

Dementia patient wins £60k care negligence case

A vulnerable dementia patient who developed a delusional belief that a female visitor was her daughter has received substantial compensation after the care home failed to protect her mental wellbeing.

Aged Care Patients Blocking Thousands of Hospital Beds

A shocking new report reveals Australia's healthcare system is at breaking point as aged care and disability patients occupy hospital beds for months, costing taxpayers millions and delaying urgent care.

Social Care Crisis: 1 in 3 Workers Plan Exit

Shocking new figures reveal nearly a third of social care staff in England are considering quitting within the next two years, threatening to collapse an already strained system.

UK Social Care System At Breaking Point - Report Warns

A devastating report reveals Britain's adult social care system is at breaking point, with chronic underfunding and staff shortages leaving vulnerable adults at risk. Experts warn of a 'deepening crisis' requiring urgent government action.

1.5 Million Brits Now Full-Time Unpaid Carers in Crisis

Exclusive analysis reveals a staggering 12% surge in full-time, unpaid carers across the UK, with over 1.5 million people now providing round-the-clock care for loved ones, highlighting a growing social care crisis.

Baby Found Dead on Sofa After Midwife Missed Visit

A devastating investigation reveals a newborn baby was found dead on a sofa after a community midwife failed to carry out a scheduled home visit. The NHS Trust has issued a profound apology.

NHS Launches Major Maternity Probe Into 14 Trusts

Exclusive: A major national investigation has been launched into 14 NHS maternity units following a series of tragic baby deaths and life-changing injuries. Discover which trusts are under scrutiny and why.

Nuns Evicted From Care Home After Six Decades

In a poignant turn of events, an order of nuns running a cherished care home in Chigwell, Essex, face eviction after six decades of service. The Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary must return to their convent, leaving residents and the local c

UK's Top Midwifery Universities 2025 Revealed

Exclusive Guardian league table reveals the best UK universities for midwifery in 2025. Discover which institutions excel in student satisfaction, graduate prospects, and cutting-edge maternity care training.

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