Chief Nurse and Director of Governance at Homerton Healthcare
The Chief Nurse at Homerton Healthcare recently confirmed the resumption of the hospital's home birth service.
The Chief Nurse and Director of Governance at Homerton Healthcare, Brenda McManus, confirmed in October 2026 that Homerton Hospital's home birth service has fully resumed. The service recommenced on October 9, 2026, following a temporary pause for review and improvement work, which was supported by an independent external maternity expert.
The temporary suspension of the home birth service allowed for a comprehensive review and enhancement, involving a deep dive in collaboration with the home birth team. The Chief Nurse role is the senior nursing leader responsible for nursing practice and standards within Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
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