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Accessing your maternity notes with the Badger Notes app

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If you are an expectant parent across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, you can now access your maternity records and tailored pregnancy information at the touch of a button with the launch of a new app called Badger Notes at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL).

Badger Notes replaces the traditional hand-held paper file with an app to view a week-by-week timeline of your pregnancy, scheduled appointments and maternity record as well as access to information leaflets and the ability to submit thoughts and questions about antenatal care, birth plan and postnatal care to midwives and doctors.

The introduction of BadgerNet and Badger Notes is the most significant digital step forward in maternity services. It means you can access your notes anytime, see real-time updates from your care team, and feel more in control of your journey.

You can download the Badger Notes App and start a self-referral ahead of meeting your midwife, or GP. Those already under maternity care will be invited to use the app. Some paper records will remain in use for a short transition period. The new system offers a wide range of benefits, including:

  • 24/7 access to pregnancy records via smartphone, tablet, or PC
  • Real-time updates from the care team
  • The ability to log key pregnancy events and preferences
  • Access to personalised care plans and trusted maternity information
  • A secure, centralised record, reducing paperwork
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Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust runs a confidential secure text messaging service for parents of children aged 0-19 years called Chat Health. The service operates Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, excluding bank holidays. All texts will be responded to by a public health nurse (health visitor/school nurse) within 24 hours. Outside of the service working hours, you’ll receive a message back to inform you that your text will be responded to once the line reopens.

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Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust runs the Healthy Together Helpline for parents and carers in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The Helpline’s qualified health and administrative professionals offer easy to access, safe and free advice, support and signposting. Calls are answered from 9am – 4.30pm on weekdays, excluding bank holidays. Calls are charged at the same rate as calling a standard landline number.

Should you require urgent health advice in the meantime, please contact your GP, visit an NHS walk-in centre or call NHS 111. For emergencies, dial 999 or visit A&E.

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Page last reviewed: 05-11-2025

Next review due: 05-11-2028

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