Newborn baby
National and regional reports detailing brain injuries occurring during or soon after birth in England for the years 2020 and 2021 have been released
The latest national and regional reports detailing brain injuries occurring during or soon after birth in England for the years 2020 and 2021 have been released.
These comprehensive reports, published by the Neonatal Data Analysis Unit (NDAU), provide critical insights into the incidence and management of brain injuries in newborns across the country.
The reports can now be accessed on the NNRD Brain Injury Surveillance Reports website: NNRD Brain Injury Surveillance Reports. https://www.imperial.ac.uk/neonatal-data-analysis-unit/neonatal-data-analysis-unit/reports-brain-injury-surveillance/
These vital data sets have also been cited in the Independent Investigation of the NHS in England, led by Lord Darzi.
This independent report highlights the findings as crucial in shaping future healthcare improvements and strategies within the NHS: Independent Investigation of the NHS in England.
The availability of these reports marks a significant milestone in understanding and preventing brain injuries in newborns, with an emphasis on supporting ongoing improvements in neonatal care across the country.
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Desmond Sakyi
School of Public Health
