Improvements found in maternity care but work still needed in some areas

By Lee Peart 10 December 2025

A national survey of maternity care by the CQC has found some improvements in some areas, while noting care fell short of expectations in some areas.

Initial maternity review impressions 'much worse than anticipated'

By Lee Peart 09 December 2025

Baroness Amos, chair of the independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, has said her initial impressions are ‘much worse than I anticipated’.

Committee 'deeply concerned' over delay to maternity investigation

By Lee Peart 14 November 2025

The Health Committee has expressed deep concerns over reports the independent maternity and neonatal investigation led by Baroness Amos will not publish interim findings this year as previously exp...

Call for unannounced CQC investigations following maternity care allegations

By Lee Peart 06 November 2025

The Government has been called on to allow unannounced CQC investigations after a New Statesman and Channel 4 News investigation into maternity services at Oxford University NHS Hospitals Foundatio...

Two trusts removed from national maternity investigation

By Lee Peart 22 October 2025

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust have been removed from the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation.

Inquiry launched into Leeds trust's maternity and neonatal services

By Lee Peart 20 October 2025

An independent inquiry has been launched into maternity and neonatal services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.

Serious childbirth injuries up by over a fifth, analysis finds

By Lee Peart 17 October 2025

The number of serious perineal tears following childbirth has increased by over a fifth, according to the Liberal Democrats.

Neonatal unit recognised for outstanding care

By Lee Peart 13 October 2025

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised for offering outstanding care.

Surrey hospital's maternity services rated good by CQC

By Lee Peart 26 September 2025

Maternity services at St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey, Surrey have been rated good by the CQC.

National maternity investigation to focus on 14 trusts

By Lee Peart 15 September 2025

The Government has announced its national maternity investigation will focus on 14 trusts in England.

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