A TWO-year programme has been launched at the Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI) to upgrade its maternity services to “outstanding” levels. The programme - Outstanding Maternity Services - is set to “transform” the care the hospital provides to women and families, the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said. Around 5,500 women give birth in the Women’s and Newborn Unit every year and Chief Nurse Karen Dawber said the project “reflects the dedication of our maternity staff to drive forward changes and improvements in providing the best care to local families and mums-to-be”. She said: “The programme of work is vast and aims to transform care pathways and improve the experience of our women and their families.