Maternity

Thursday, October 16, 2025 cheltenham maternity healthcare birthcentre closure civicleaders hospital aveta community decisionmaking

Local civic leaders have voiced worries that the temporary shutdown of Cheltenham’s Aveta Birth Centre might lead to a permanent closure. They fear that community concerns are being overlooked as hospital authorities continue … Read More

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 gloucestershire babydeaths childbirth maternity healthcare pregnancy safety mothers infantmortality anxiety

Recent tragic incidents involving baby deaths in Gloucestershire have caused significant distress among pregnant women in the area. Many expectant mothers have voiced their fears, stating that if they were to give birth now, … Read More

Monday, September 15, 2025 gloucestershire maternity nhs trust investigation england healthcare safety services failures

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust is among 14 NHS trusts in England that will undergo investigation due to concerns about failures in maternity care. The review aims to identify systemic issues and improve the safety and … Read More

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 cheltenham aveta birthcentre maternity midwives gloucestershire healthcare closure reopening mp

The temporary closure of the Aveta Birth Centre at Cheltenham Hospital has sparked concern among local residents and officials. An MP has firmly stated that this temporary measure should not mark the end of childbirth options … Read More

Monday, September 8, 2025 cheltenham maternity midwives aveta birthcentre healthcare closure staffing safety county

The Cheltenham maternity unit will continue to remain closed despite a significant increase in midwife staffing across the county. Since the closure of the Aveta Birth Centre in 2022, local health services have recruited the … Read More