NHS Launches Pilot Program to Reduce Brain Injuries in Childbirth

The initiative aims to improve maternity care across England by providing mandatory training to maternity staff.

Nine NHS trusts in England will participate in the pilot program, with the potential for national rollout if successful.
The program focuses on training staff to identify signs of fetal distress and manage obstetric emergencies during labor.
Recent reports highlighted unsafe conditions in two-thirds of NHS maternity units, prompting urgent calls for improved care.
The initiative is backed by £7.8 million in funding, aiming to reduce compensation costs from brain injury claims.
Officials hope the program will address systemic issues in maternity care, ensuring safe and compassionate treatment for women and babies.