News and updates on our Maternity Services
You can find information here about improvements to our maternity services, as well as updates on our progress.
On this page
We have proactively requested and welcomed reviews into our services – including from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – which are now helping us to learn more quickly and make changes.
A lot of work is underway already to help us get there. We will use this page to share publicly what we are doing and to provide updates on our progress.
If you have concerns – talk to us
Most recent updates
April 2026: Gloucestershire Maternity Services update
Read the April 2026 update on community midwifery, including Stroud Maternity, Home Births and the Cheltenham Birth Centre.
Frequently asked questions on Stroud Maternity, Home Births and Cheltenham Birth Unit.
February 2026: Results of the 2025 CQC National Maternity Survey
2025 National Maternity Survey highlights positive steps in service improvement
Previous updates
December 2025: Joint Trust and ICB statement about maternity care
18 November 2025: Home birth suspension extended
6 November 2025: Temporary suspension of Home Births
15 September 2025: update on the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation
Gloucestershire included in National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation
30 July 2025: update on the Aveta Birth Unit at Cheltenham General
1 July 2025: Statement in response to the announcement of a National Maternity Investigation
Response to the announcement of a National Maternity Investigation