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Baroness Amos, who is leading the national investigation into maternity and neonatal care, has underscored the importance of placing bereaved and affected families at the heart of the inquiry.
The investigation, which is examining failings at 14 NHS trusts across England, aims to make urgent recommendations for improvement.
Baroness Amos stressed that the experiences of mothers and their families, including fathers and non-birthing partners, will be central to the investigation's work.
She noted that many previous reviews had found that women's voices were ignored and safety concerns were overlooked, leading to tragic outcomes.
The investigation will also focus on inequalities faced by black and Asian women and families from marginalized groups, who are disproportionately more likely to suffer poorer outcomes during childbirth.
This is a critical aspect of the inquiry, as it seeks to address systemic issues that have plagued the health system for years.
The investigation has been praised by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), who have called for transparency and urgency.
They also highlighted the need for more support for staff, who are currently 'on their knees' due to a lack of resources and funding.
The NHS Confederation's director of the acute network, Rory Deighton, echoed these sentiments, stressing the importance of learning from past failures to make care safer for all women and babies.
This investigation represents a significant step towards improving maternity care in the UK and ensuring that the voices of those most affected are finally heard.
2025-09-17 16:36:00



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