INVESTIGATION INTO BABY DEATHS AND COMPROMISE IN PORTIUNCULA HOSPITAL: DO REVIEWS MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

PRESS RELEASE FROM AIMS IRELAND AIMS Ireland sends its support to the families affected by what appears to be an excess number of hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) incidents at Portiuncula Hospital Galway in the last year. In addition,… Read More

AIMSI Statement on HSE Suspension of Waterbirth

10th November 2020 AIMSI Statement on HSE Suspension of Waterbirth Pregnant people planning a waterbirth have contacted AIMS having been informed by their healthcare providers that waterbirth is no longer an option offered by the HSE. They have… Read More

A woman is dead and there is no inquiry: Maternity service users demand clarity, accountability and reassurance.

A woman is dead and there is no inquiry: Maternity service users demand clarity, accountability and reassurance. AIMS Ireland today (Friday, 7th September 2018)  expresses grave concern at the blocking of HIQA investigation into the treatment and subsequent… Read More

Portiuncula Hospital Report: Multiple Failures in maternity care

Press Release. Portiuncula Report another blow for confidence in women’s health care in Ireland AIMS Ireland calls for Mandatory Open Disclosure Figures on mandatory training of HCPs in maternity services Geographical equality for service users Less heel-dragging on… Read More