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October 2016

An additional 20 families of patients who may have been affected by mistreatment on a North Wales mental health ward have been identified by investigators.

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October 2016

A new report from Bliss has revealed a widespread lack of facilities and support for parents at neonatal units across England, keeping families apart at this traumatic time and preventing parents from being closely involved in their babies’ care.

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September 2016

Donna Ockenden participated in an infant cremations consultation which has resulted in changes to a number of key issues relevant to maternity services which will come into effect on the 1st October 2016.

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September 2016

Neonatal herpes is an infection in a newborn baby and is caused by the simplex virus. It can be very serious for babies but is rare in the UK and can be prevented.

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September 2016

Clinical commissioning groups have been asked about their arrangements for ensuring women and their babies have access to fetal medicine services, after an HSJ investigation raised concerns babies were “dying unnecessarily” because of a flawed funding system.

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August 2016

Zika virus infection may present an increased risk of complications for pregnant women. In recent media coverage it has been suggested that only essential travel to Florida should be considered. For the latest advice visit:

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July 2016

The Picker Institute Europe is an international charity dedicated to ensuring the highest quality health and social care for all. A recently published policy briefing titled ‘The state of maternity services in England’ is an interesting read.

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July 2016

The Maternity Clinical Network bulletin provides information and updates on the work of the network and on developments of current and new work streams.

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July 2016

On occasion Donna is asked to provide evidence in cases of professional misconduct. A consultant gynaecologist based in South East England was convicted of six serious offences (including sexual conduct and fraud). He has now been sentenced to eight years in prison.

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July 2016

A report published by the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF) into egg safety has shown a major reduction in the risk from salmonella in UK eggs. Responding to the report the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched an eight week consultation reviewing the advice given to consumers on eating lightly cooked […]

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July 2016

Darren Millar (AM) requested The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport (Vaughan Gething) provide an update on the work being undertaken by HASCAS and Donna Ockenden following findings of institutional abuse on the Tawel Fan ward at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, including the anticipated timetable for completion of their work.

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July 2016

MAMA Academy is a registered charity working alongside The Royal College of Midwives with the aim of helping babies arrive safely. It is delighted to release the findings of an audit conducted to measure the impact of their Wellbeing Wallets.

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