Maternity Services
Homerton Hospital's home birth service has resumed in Hackney following a review of its operations.
Maternity services in Hackney saw Homerton Hospital's home birth service fully resume in October 2026, after a temporary pause for review and improvement work. The service recommenced on October 9, 2026, following a comprehensive review supported by an independent expert and the local maternity and neonatal system, as confirmed by Brenda McManus, Chief Nurse at Homerton Healthcare.
The temporary suspension of the home birth service allowed for a comprehensive review and enhancement of the service. This review involved a deep dive in collaboration with the home birth team to ensure assurance and improvement work was undertaken, according to a report on the service's resumption.
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