Fourteen NHS trusts' maternity care to be investigated over 'failures'

The UK government has announced an investigation into the maternity care provided by 14 NHS trusts, following concerns about potential failures in patient safety. The review will focus on the experiences of families and any issues related to the quality of care. Families affected by the alleged failures have criticized the planned investigation, arguing that it is "not fit for purpose" and lacks independence. They have expressed concerns about the scope and transparency of the review, as well as the potential for a lack of meaningful action to address the identified problems. The investigation comes amid growing scrutiny of maternity services across the NHS, with several high-profile cases highlighting systemic issues and the need for improved patient safety measures. The government has pledged to ensure that the review will be thorough and lead to meaningful changes to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.