Homebirths

Thursday, May 14, 2026 cheltenham maternity birthcentre reopening nhs aveta homebirths healthcare gloucestershire wilkinson

Cheltenham could soon see a return of births taking place in its own spa town with the planned reopening of the Aveta Birth Centre at Cheltenham General Hospital. The unit was temporarily closed in April 2022 due to safety … Read More

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 gloucestershire homebirths maternity suspension healthcare nhs community safety legalrights hospital

The suspension of home birth services across Gloucestershire has been extended until the autumn, fueling ongoing frustration among expectant mothers and maternity campaigners. Initially paused in November due to staff-raised … Read More

Thursday, January 29, 2026 homebirths maternity suspension gloucestershire nhs aveta birthcentre maternityservices safety healthcommittee

Campaigners seeking answers about the ongoing suspension of home births in Gloucestershire were blocked from asking questions at a health oversight committee meeting on January 27. Home births in Gloucestershire have been … Read More

Thursday, January 29, 2026 homebirths maternity gloucestershire healthcare suspension midwives birthcentres safety gloucestershirehospitals publicscrutiny

Campaigners in Gloucestershire were denied the opportunity to question health officials about the ongoing suspension of home births during a scrutiny meeting on January 27. Home births in the county have been paused since … Read More

Saturday, November 22, 2025 homebirths maternity gloucestershire safety midwives healthcare staffing review closures birthcenter

Hospital leaders in Gloucestershire have announced a six-month suspension of home births, citing three primary reasons for the decision amid ongoing challenges in maternity services. Initially, home births were temporarily … Read More