Maternity

- 2ND FEBRUARY 2026
Kind-hearted Ilkley resident crochets 100th wellbeing blanket for Bradford babies after hospital saves her sight
A kind-hearted Ilkley resident has crocheted her 100th ‘wellbeing blanket’ for the babies of Bradford Royal Infirmary’s (BRI) maternity unit. Eliz Sandalls’ landmark donation is all the more remarkable as she is registered blind. To celebrate her special…
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- 28TH NOVEMBER 2025
CQC rates Bradford maternity services as ‘Good’
Bradford Royal Infirmary’s maternity services have achieved a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following an unannounced full inspection carried out in September 2025. The CQC found the services were well-led, were responding to the needs of the communities they serve and demonstrated evidence of a commitment to continuous improvement. The report highlighted
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- 3RD OCTOBER 2025
Share your experiences with the Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership
Parents and parents-to-be and their families who have used maternity and neonatal services at Bradford Royal Infirmary or Airedale Hospital are being encouraged to share their experiences by a group led by independent service users. Both Bradford Teaching Hospitals…
- 25TH SEPTEMBER 2025
Paracetamol in pregnancy: no evidence of a link to autism
People should feel reassured that using paracetamol, in line with NHS advice, is safe. Recent claims from US President Donald Trump have suggested that taking paracetamol in pregnancy may cause autism. These comments have caused understandable concern, but health experts and autism charities are clear: there is no credible evidence to support this claim. Visit
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Kind-hearted Ilkley resident crochets 100th wellbeing blanket for Bradford babies after hospital saves her sight

CQC rates Bradford maternity services as ‘Good’

Share your experiences with the Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership

Paracetamol in pregnancy: no evidence of a link to autism

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