Jenn Hooper
Dunedin installs first Changing Places bathroom
The Dunedin City Council is marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities this Friday with the South Island's first Changing Places bathroom. Founder and disability advocate, Jenn Hooper… Audio
Toilets for all… not almost all
Public toilets around the country, including at the Basin Reserve cricket ground, should be for all, not just for some according to an accessibility toilet advocate. Video, Audio
Health conference's $400 fee a barrier for support groups
People working in the cash strapped mental health sector are crying foul at the cost of an upcoming Health and Disability Commisson conference. Audio
More midwives investigated for mistakes than others in health
More midwives are currently being investigated for serious mistakes than any other medical profession. Catherine Hutton reports. Audio
New group to lift awareness of neonatal encephalopathy
A mother of a severely brain-damaged daughter is hoping to raise awareness of neonatal encephalopathy with a series of national workshops that start tomorrow. Audio
Midwifery groups lobbied against mandatory hospital training
Official documents show the former Minister of Health, Tony Ryall, was poised to make new midwives do mandatory training stints in hospitals but changed his mind after coming under pressure from… Audio
Family stunts growth of severely disabled daughter.
A New Zealand family is making headlines around the world after their decision to stunt the growth of their severely disabled daughter. Audio
Coroner's report backs up campaign for better midwifery care
Midwife training and experience is under the spotlight again following a critical Coroner's report which recommends intensive training and supervision for new midwives. Casey Nathan, who was 20, and… Audio
Advocate for mother's family says college on wrong track
Guyon Espiner speaks with Jenn Hooper, a spokesperson for Action to Improve Maternity (AIM), who has been working with Ms Nathan's partner and family. Audio
Govt fails to improve maternity system - lobby group
A group lobbying for changes to the maternity system says the Government has wasted an opportunity to improve the safety of mothers and babies. Audio
Group wants urgent review of maternity services
MPs have been told that getting a good outcome in a difficult birth is a matter of luck and an independent review of maternity services is needed. Audio