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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Health
Nick Forbes

Health board becomes first in UK to roll out miscarriage cradle kits

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the first health board in the UK to roll out miscarriage collection cradles across multiple hospital sites (Dignity Care/PA) -

A Scottish health board is set to become the first in the UK to roll out an innovative medical device intended to provide “greater care and dignity” to those experiencing miscarriage.

Beginning this year, the rollout will see miscarrying women in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) hospitals able to take home a “miscarriage collection cradle”, giving them a respectful way to manage their loss at home.

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