What do NNAP optimal perinatal care measures tell us about variation across neonatal networks in Great Britain?
Our sixth featured chart takes a closer look at the insights on our data hub around NNAP data.
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Closing the Gap: Assessing Variation in Optimal Perinatal Care and the Impact on Preterm Babies
This briefing will examine the evidence behind each optimal perinatal care measure defined by the National Neonatal Audit Programme, analysing levels of adherence to understand why variation exists, and to what extent variation has an impact on overall outcomes.
Joint Policy Unit response to Baroness Amos’ Investigation into Maternity and Neonatal Services in England
Since the publication of the final report of the Maternity and Neonatal Investigation on 30 June, questions have been raised about the review process, which should be answered.
Featured chart: Why do we need targets to reduce stillbirth rates across the UK?
Our latest featured chart takes a closer look at the insights on our data hub around stillbirth rates across the UK.
Briefing: What’s next for the Maternity Incentive Scheme?
This briefing explores the key findings within the 2026 Maternity Incentive Scheme evaluation, and highlights areas for further consideration by NHS Resolution and the Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce.
Featured chart: What does the Perinatal Mortality Review Tool tell us about preventable neonatal deaths?
Our fourth featured chart takes a closer look at the insights on our data hub around PMRT data.
Joint Policy Unit response to latest ONS data on stillbirths and neonatal deaths in England and Wales 2024
Data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) this week emphasises the urgent need for system-level changes in England and Wales to save more babies’ lives and tackle inequalities in pregnancy and baby loss.
Commitments in the renewed Women’s Health Strategy must be embedded in system-level changes
In April, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) published a refreshed Women’s Health Strategy which contained commitments to listen to women*, tackle inequalities in health outcomes and improve performance in services that matter most to women, including enhancing miscarriage support. While individual commitments are welcome, the investigation and taskforce must consider how they are embedded in system-level changes.
Briefing 2026: Counting miscarriages in the UK
Most of the miscarriage data available are limited to miscarriages which result in a hospital stay. This briefing note outlines what data are currently available in each nation, and what opportunities are available to improve the recording of miscarriage from all settings.
Featured chart: How many miscarriages took place in England in 2024-25?
Our third featured chart takes a closer look at the insights on our data hub around miscarriage estimates.
