We have completed the national rollout of BadgerNet Maternity across all seven NHS Health Boards in Wales. This is the first time any UK nation has unified its maternity care under a single digital record and patient-facing app.

With approximately 26,000 babies born annually in Wales, BadgerNet connects maternity information across organisational boundaries in the country. Expectant parents can access their records, maternity appointments and key updates digitally through a single app, wherever they receive care, while clinicians have secure access to the right information at the point of care. The national three-year agreement across all Health Boards replaces a patchwork of separate local systems and eliminates the need for paper hand-held notes

Transforming Maternity Care in Wales

For expectant parents, the single digital maternity record transforms how they engage with their care. Instead of carrying paper notes and repeating information at every appointment, parents can access key details, appointments and updates digitally, supporting more informed conversations and shared decision-making. The result is greater transparency, fewer administrative frustrations and a more joined-up experience throughout pregnancy and into the postnatal period, regardless of which health board they fall under.

For clinicians and Health Boards, the joined-up approach reduces duplication and streamlines handovers across teams and sites. Information is digitally captured once and made available securely wherever it is needed, helping to minimise errors, reduce time spent tracking down notes and support more efficient multidisciplinary working.

National Level Deployment Benefits

At a national level, linking maternity data across Wales creates a foundation for safer, more consistent care. Aggregated, standardised information enables earlier identification of trends and variation, supports evidence-based policy decisions and enhances long-term service planning. With a comprehensive view of maternity activity and outcomes across the country, Wales is now better positioned to raise standards for parents, babies and families.

Anthony Tracey, Director of Digital at Hywel Dda University Health Board, the final of the Welsh Health Boards to go live with BadgerNet, said: “The rollout of BadgerNet across Wales is a vitally important step forward in modernising our maternity services and providing a consistent service across the country. By giving expectant parents direct access to their information and enabling clinicians to share data more effectively, we are strengthening safety, transparency and consistency in maternity care nationwide.”

“One Shared System Means Information Flows With The Patient, Not The Organisation”

Guy Lucchi, Managing Director of Healthcare at System C, added: “Delivering a truly national approach across all seven Health Boards is a significant achievement for Wales. One shared system means information flows with the patient, not the organisation. That reduces duplication, supports earlier identification of risk and frees up valuable clinical time.”

“Crucially, linking maternity data at a national level provides powerful insight to drive improvement. Health Boards can benchmark, plan services with greater confidence and ensure resources are targeted where they are needed most, while expectant parents benefit from clearer communication and a more connected experience of care.”

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