Prof Jane Sandall CBE FMedSci
@sandallj.bsky.social
Maternal Health Services and Systems, Safety, quality and implementation. Social Science researcher and midwife.
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/slcps/our-departments/department-of-women-childrens-health
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/slcps/our-departments/department-of-women-childrens-health
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Well said Prof Mary Renfrew
Midwifery Crisis: Lack of Trust & Failing System
“I’ve never known it like this,” says Prof Mary Renfrew OBE, 45+ yrs in midwifery.
Care models aren’t funded. Staff lack support. Women’s voices go unheard.
We know what works, time to act.
🔗 surl.li/mntpyy
“I’ve never known it like this,” says Prof Mary Renfrew OBE, 45+ yrs in midwifery.
Care models aren’t funded. Staff lack support. Women’s voices go unheard.
We know what works, time to act.
🔗 surl.li/mntpyy
November 16, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Well said Prof Mary Renfrew
Congratulations what a huge achievement
Jennie Joseph: Meet The First Black Woman To Own Accredited Midwifery School In The U.S.: Jennie Joseph, a pioneering British-trained midwife and global maternal health advocate, has made history as the first Black woman… #BlackHistory #WomenInLeadership #Midwifery #MaternalHealth #PioneeringWomen
Jennie Joseph: Meet The First Black Woman To Own Accredited Midwifery School In The U.S.
Jennie Joseph, a pioneering British-trained midwife and global maternal health advocate, has made history as the first Black woman in the United…
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November 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Congratulations what a huge achievement
Well said Prof Mary Renfrew
Midwifery Crisis: Lack of Trust & Failing System
“I’ve never known it like this,” says Prof Mary Renfrew OBE, 45+ yrs in midwifery.
Care models aren’t funded. Staff lack support. Women’s voices go unheard.
We know what works, time to act.
🔗 surl.li/mntpyy
“I’ve never known it like this,” says Prof Mary Renfrew OBE, 45+ yrs in midwifery.
Care models aren’t funded. Staff lack support. Women’s voices go unheard.
We know what works, time to act.
🔗 surl.li/mntpyy
November 16, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Well said Prof Mary Renfrew
Reposted by Prof Jane Sandall CBE FMedSci
Midwifery Crisis: Lack of Trust & Failing System
“I’ve never known it like this,” says Prof Mary Renfrew OBE, 45+ yrs in midwifery.
Care models aren’t funded. Staff lack support. Women’s voices go unheard.
We know what works, time to act.
🔗 surl.li/mntpyy
“I’ve never known it like this,” says Prof Mary Renfrew OBE, 45+ yrs in midwifery.
Care models aren’t funded. Staff lack support. Women’s voices go unheard.
We know what works, time to act.
🔗 surl.li/mntpyy
August 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Midwifery Crisis: Lack of Trust & Failing System
“I’ve never known it like this,” says Prof Mary Renfrew OBE, 45+ yrs in midwifery.
Care models aren’t funded. Staff lack support. Women’s voices go unheard.
We know what works, time to act.
🔗 surl.li/mntpyy
“I’ve never known it like this,” says Prof Mary Renfrew OBE, 45+ yrs in midwifery.
Care models aren’t funded. Staff lack support. Women’s voices go unheard.
We know what works, time to act.
🔗 surl.li/mntpyy
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While I’m sad that my home state of GA did not apply, I’m excited for the 15 states about to start the 10 year journey to transform #maternalhealth through a midwifery and whole person care model. #populationhealth
So exciting to see what will come from these actions #TMaH #WholePersonCare #MaternalHealth www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/cms-s... @asha617.bsky.social @maternalhealth.bsky.social @ificinfo.bsky.social
CMS selects states for Medicaid maternal health model
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has named 14 states plus the District of Columbia to participate in the Transforming Maternal Health Model. | One year after announcing a new materna...
www.fiercehealthcare.com
January 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
While I’m sad that my home state of GA did not apply, I’m excited for the 15 states about to start the 10 year journey to transform #maternalhealth through a midwifery and whole person care model. #populationhealth
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This month on our blog: ARC South London researcher Naomi Carlisle discusses her recent work on the IMPART study, now included in an NIHR Alert, and her experiences as a maternity researcher
arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...
@nihr.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social @nhcarlisle.bsky.social
arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...
@nihr.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social @nhcarlisle.bsky.social
February 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
This month on our blog: ARC South London researcher Naomi Carlisle discusses her recent work on the IMPART study, now included in an NIHR Alert, and her experiences as a maternity researcher
arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...
@nihr.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social @nhcarlisle.bsky.social
arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...
@nihr.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social @nhcarlisle.bsky.social
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This #ResourceTuesday, we are excited to launch the new companion guide for the Global Standards for Midwifery Regulation.
The new companion guide helps regulators put the Global Standards into action — offering practical guidance, examples, and tools to strengthen the practice.
🔗: zurl.co/QAWui
The new companion guide helps regulators put the Global Standards into action — offering practical guidance, examples, and tools to strengthen the practice.
🔗: zurl.co/QAWui
October 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This #ResourceTuesday, we are excited to launch the new companion guide for the Global Standards for Midwifery Regulation.
The new companion guide helps regulators put the Global Standards into action — offering practical guidance, examples, and tools to strengthen the practice.
🔗: zurl.co/QAWui
The new companion guide helps regulators put the Global Standards into action — offering practical guidance, examples, and tools to strengthen the practice.
🔗: zurl.co/QAWui
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Midwifery care, sustained with community birth infrastructure, is an essential solution to a failing birth care system.
How We Can Turn Away From Medicalized Birth Culture and Reset the U.S. Birth Care System
Midwife-led, community-rooted birth care offers a visionary path toward equity, dignity and better outcomes for all families.
msmagazine.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Midwifery care, sustained with community birth infrastructure, is an essential solution to a failing birth care system.
Reposted by Prof Jane Sandall CBE FMedSci
A large study in England suggests continuity of midwife care can improve outcomes for Black women and support uptake of breastfeeding 👇
arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...
@sandallj.bsky.social @researchleeds.bsky.social
@kingslsm.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social
arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...
@sandallj.bsky.social @researchleeds.bsky.social
@kingslsm.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A large study in England suggests continuity of midwife care can improve outcomes for Black women and support uptake of breastfeeding 👇
arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...
@sandallj.bsky.social @researchleeds.bsky.social
@kingslsm.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social
arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...
@sandallj.bsky.social @researchleeds.bsky.social
@kingslsm.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social
‘Support, not blame’: study explores links between children’s social care involvement and maternal deaths
www.ndph.ox.ac.uk/news/2018sup...
www.ndph.ox.ac.uk/news/2018sup...
‘Support, not blame’: study explores links between children’s social care involvement and maternal deaths
www.ndph.ox.ac.uk
July 11, 2025 at 7:09 AM
‘Support, not blame’: study explores links between children’s social care involvement and maternal deaths
www.ndph.ox.ac.uk/news/2018sup...
www.ndph.ox.ac.uk/news/2018sup...
Congratulations Naomi and claire @arc-southlondon.bsky.social
Our Patient Led Research Award went to Naomi Carlisle and Claire Garner: IMplementation of the Preterm Birth Surveillance PAthway: a RealisT evaluation (including a realist literature scope). Congratulations! 🎉
July 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Congratulations Naomi and claire @arc-southlondon.bsky.social
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Lucian Leape, Whose Work Spurred Patient Safety in Medicine #obitpix #lucianleape #surgeon #patientsafety #artofinstagram #brushdrawing #illustration #portraitdrawing
July 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Lucian Leape, Whose Work Spurred Patient Safety in Medicine #obitpix #lucianleape #surgeon #patientsafety #artofinstagram #brushdrawing #illustration #portraitdrawing
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🚨New blog: Break the Barriers!🚨
For my PhD, my lived experience partners & I are co-producing research to address #racism in maternity care for Black families in NW London, and we want to share our journey!
🔗 First post + subscribe: bit.ly/3Hw2If4
#BlackMaternalHealth #coproduction #healthequity
For my PhD, my lived experience partners & I are co-producing research to address #racism in maternity care for Black families in NW London, and we want to share our journey!
🔗 First post + subscribe: bit.ly/3Hw2If4
#BlackMaternalHealth #coproduction #healthequity
Introducing Break the Barriers
Co-producing better maternity care with and for Black, African, Caribbean, and mixed-Black families—grounded in lived experience, advocacy, and research.
open.substack.com
June 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🚨New blog: Break the Barriers!🚨
For my PhD, my lived experience partners & I are co-producing research to address #racism in maternity care for Black families in NW London, and we want to share our journey!
🔗 First post + subscribe: bit.ly/3Hw2If4
#BlackMaternalHealth #coproduction #healthequity
For my PhD, my lived experience partners & I are co-producing research to address #racism in maternity care for Black families in NW London, and we want to share our journey!
🔗 First post + subscribe: bit.ly/3Hw2If4
#BlackMaternalHealth #coproduction #healthequity
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This year’s World Patient Safety Day on 17 September 2025 is focused on the theme “Safe care for every newborn and every child”. This article explains the aims of the event and the topics it will cover. pslhub.org/learn/organi... #WorldPatientSafetyDay #patientsafety
World Patient Safety Day 2025
This year’s World Patient Safety Day on 17 September is focused on the theme “Safe care for every newborn and every child”. This article explains the aims of the event and the areas it will cover.
pslhub.org
May 26, 2025 at 7:17 AM
This year’s World Patient Safety Day on 17 September 2025 is focused on the theme “Safe care for every newborn and every child”. This article explains the aims of the event and the topics it will cover. pslhub.org/learn/organi... #WorldPatientSafetyDay #patientsafety
Reposted by Prof Jane Sandall CBE FMedSci
Patient-reported harm from NHS treatment or care, or the lack of access to care: a cross-sectional survey of general population prevalence, impact and responses via BMJ Quality & Safety added to the hub. pslhub.org/learn/resear... #patientsafety
Patient-reported harm from NHS treatment or care, or the lack of access to care: a cross-sectional survey of general population prevalence, impact and responses (2 April 2025)
Estimate of the proportion of the general public reporting healthcare-related harm in Great Britain, its location, impact, responses post-harm and desired reactions from healthcare providers
pslhub.org
May 26, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Patient-reported harm from NHS treatment or care, or the lack of access to care: a cross-sectional survey of general population prevalence, impact and responses via BMJ Quality & Safety added to the hub. pslhub.org/learn/resear... #patientsafety
Reposted by Prof Jane Sandall CBE FMedSci
Key themes emerging from our ‘Speaking up for patient safety’ interview series - a new blog by Peter Duffy and Helen Hughes featured on the hub this month. www.pslhub.org/learn/cultur... #patientsafety #speakingup
Key themes emerging from our ‘Speaking up for patient safety’ interview series
Helen Hughes and Peter Duffy look at key themes that have come up in the Speaking up for patient safety interview series. They consider the implications of each theme for people who speak up or whistl...
www.pslhub.org
May 26, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Key themes emerging from our ‘Speaking up for patient safety’ interview series - a new blog by Peter Duffy and Helen Hughes featured on the hub this month. www.pslhub.org/learn/cultur... #patientsafety #speakingup
Reposted by Prof Jane Sandall CBE FMedSci
This month NHS England has published its Patient safety healthcare inequalities reduction framework. This is for all providers and staff, particularly those implementing strategies to foster a culture of inclusive, safe care. Read more on the hub below⬇️
www.pslhub.org/learn/organi...
www.pslhub.org/learn/organi...
HSIB report: Investigation into the design and safe use of portable oxygen systems (November 2018)
www.pslhub.org
May 26, 2025 at 1:23 PM
This month NHS England has published its Patient safety healthcare inequalities reduction framework. This is for all providers and staff, particularly those implementing strategies to foster a culture of inclusive, safe care. Read more on the hub below⬇️
www.pslhub.org/learn/organi...
www.pslhub.org/learn/organi...
So Well deserved. Congratulations 🎉🎉
We are delighted to announce that Professors Ben Blencowe, Andrew Shennan OBE, Philip Newsome, and Jernej Ule have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Read more ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-a...
@kingslsm.bsky.social | @kingsioppn.bsky.social
Read more ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-a...
@kingslsm.bsky.social | @kingsioppn.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
So Well deserved. Congratulations 🎉🎉
Reposted by Prof Jane Sandall CBE FMedSci
The GABI study is exploring the experiences of those who give birth under general anaesthetic.
This #WorldMaternalMentalHealthDay, could you or someone you know help improve maternity care by taking part in this valuable research? 👇
qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
This #WorldMaternalMentalHealthDay, could you or someone you know help improve maternity care by taking part in this valuable research? 👇
qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
Take Part in the GABI Study
YouTube video by NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London
www.youtube.com
May 7, 2025 at 9:41 AM
The GABI study is exploring the experiences of those who give birth under general anaesthetic.
This #WorldMaternalMentalHealthDay, could you or someone you know help improve maternity care by taking part in this valuable research? 👇
qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
This #WorldMaternalMentalHealthDay, could you or someone you know help improve maternity care by taking part in this valuable research? 👇
qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
Reposted by Prof Jane Sandall CBE FMedSci
Disparities in Stillbirths in England: Analysis of A Population-Based Study of 1.3M Births
Ggenga Kayode, Baskaran Thilaganathan, @sandallj.bsky.social, @tommyscharity.bsky.social's National Centre for Maternity Improvement et al
obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
@bjog.bsky.social
Ggenga Kayode, Baskaran Thilaganathan, @sandallj.bsky.social, @tommyscharity.bsky.social's National Centre for Maternity Improvement et al
obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
@bjog.bsky.social
OBGYN
Objective
To examine the variation in stillbirth rates between different ethnic and socioeconomic groups within each organisational hospital group (health trust).
Design
National registry study.
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obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
May 18, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Disparities in Stillbirths in England: Analysis of A Population-Based Study of 1.3M Births
Ggenga Kayode, Baskaran Thilaganathan, @sandallj.bsky.social, @tommyscharity.bsky.social's National Centre for Maternity Improvement et al
obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
@bjog.bsky.social
Ggenga Kayode, Baskaran Thilaganathan, @sandallj.bsky.social, @tommyscharity.bsky.social's National Centre for Maternity Improvement et al
obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
@bjog.bsky.social
Reposted by Prof Jane Sandall CBE FMedSci
🌍 Join @who.int in marking #IDM2025!
On 5 May, they will host a webinar highlighting midwifery models of care in conflict-affected areas.
You can join this event ahead of our virtual #IDM event — see you there!
who.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
On 5 May, they will host a webinar highlighting midwifery models of care in conflict-affected areas.
You can join this event ahead of our virtual #IDM event — see you there!
who.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
May 1, 2025 at 7:33 AM
🌍 Join @who.int in marking #IDM2025!
On 5 May, they will host a webinar highlighting midwifery models of care in conflict-affected areas.
You can join this event ahead of our virtual #IDM event — see you there!
who.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
On 5 May, they will host a webinar highlighting midwifery models of care in conflict-affected areas.
You can join this event ahead of our virtual #IDM event — see you there!
who.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Reposted by Prof Jane Sandall CBE FMedSci
Don’t miss the Experts' Panel at #IDM2025!
🗓️ 5 May | 🕓 16:00 CEST
🌍 Hear from leaders at @who.int, @unicef.org, @unfpa.bsky.social, ICRC, @ippf.bsky.social, @wfp.org & ICM on why midwives are essential in every crisis.
🔗 Register: zurl.co/p0jxd
🗓️ 5 May | 🕓 16:00 CEST
🌍 Hear from leaders at @who.int, @unicef.org, @unfpa.bsky.social, ICRC, @ippf.bsky.social, @wfp.org & ICM on why midwives are essential in every crisis.
🔗 Register: zurl.co/p0jxd
May 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Don’t miss the Experts' Panel at #IDM2025!
🗓️ 5 May | 🕓 16:00 CEST
🌍 Hear from leaders at @who.int, @unicef.org, @unfpa.bsky.social, ICRC, @ippf.bsky.social, @wfp.org & ICM on why midwives are essential in every crisis.
🔗 Register: zurl.co/p0jxd
🗓️ 5 May | 🕓 16:00 CEST
🌍 Hear from leaders at @who.int, @unicef.org, @unfpa.bsky.social, ICRC, @ippf.bsky.social, @wfp.org & ICM on why midwives are essential in every crisis.
🔗 Register: zurl.co/p0jxd
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Today we mark the International Day of the Midwife and this year's theme is Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis. 'Across the continents and time zones , midwives will be examining this question but also celebrating being midwives' @internationalmidwives.org
May 5, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Today we mark the International Day of the Midwife and this year's theme is Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis. 'Across the continents and time zones , midwives will be examining this question but also celebrating being midwives' @internationalmidwives.org
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Happy #IDM2025!
Today we celebrate midwives—essential, trusted, and critical in every crisis.
In a world facing growing emergencies, it’s not if crisis will strike—but when. And when it does, you want midwives there.
Join us to celebrate and advocate🔗 zurl.co/9HXQm
Today we celebrate midwives—essential, trusted, and critical in every crisis.
In a world facing growing emergencies, it’s not if crisis will strike—but when. And when it does, you want midwives there.
Join us to celebrate and advocate🔗 zurl.co/9HXQm
May 5, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Happy #IDM2025!
Today we celebrate midwives—essential, trusted, and critical in every crisis.
In a world facing growing emergencies, it’s not if crisis will strike—but when. And when it does, you want midwives there.
Join us to celebrate and advocate🔗 zurl.co/9HXQm
Today we celebrate midwives—essential, trusted, and critical in every crisis.
In a world facing growing emergencies, it’s not if crisis will strike—but when. And when it does, you want midwives there.
Join us to celebrate and advocate🔗 zurl.co/9HXQm
