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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust maternity services.
13 February 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses concerns regarding maternity services at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust following reports from HSIB and CQC.
Action Requested
NHS England and Improvement, along with the Care Quality Commission, are providing support to address identified safety concerns through immediate actions, including deploying an independent clinical support team and ensuring regular updates and assessments. The trust has already implemented several measures to improve care standards and will continue to work closely with NHS partners.
Key Facts
- HSIB has conducted 25 maternity investigations at the Trust since July 2018.
- CQC inspected East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust’s maternity service between January 22, 2020, and February 5, 2020.
- An independent clinical support team including experts from outstanding trusts is working with the Trust to deliver immediate improvements and long-term processes.
- A Quality Surveillance Meeting is scheduled for February 21, 2020, to consider the trust’s actions and further interventions.
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