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NHS Maternity and Neonatal Services
23 June 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The minister is announcing a national independent investigation into unacceptable care in NHS maternity and neonatal units.
Action Requested
An independent investigation will review up to 10 trusts by the end of this year, with a systemic report due by December 2025. A National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce will be established, leading to a new national action plan for improvements in quality and safety. Immediate measures include an early warning system for detecting safety issues and best practice standards to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity.
Key Facts
- The investigation will review up to 10 trusts by the end of this year.
- A systemic report is due by December 2025.
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust will undergo a specific case review.
- An early warning system powered by real-time data will be introduced this year.
- Best practice standards for reducing maternal mortality and morbidity will be rolled out.
- An anti-discrimination programme to reduce inequalities in maternity care is being implemented.
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