US EditionWes Streeting announces investigation into NHS maternity services
ENGLAND, JUN 23 – Investigation targets up to 10 worst NHS maternity units to address systemic failings and racial disparities, aiming to restore trust and improve safety for mothers and babies.
- On June 23, 2025, Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced the initiation of an urgent nationwide review of maternity care within the NHS in England, aimed at addressing persistent shortcomings in service quality and safety.
- The investigation follows appalling scandals at trusts including Nottingham, where families have long called for truth after experiencing avoidable harm and trauma.
- The inquiry has two parts: an urgent review of up to 10 concerning maternity and neonatal units, and a system-wide analysis to produce national improvement actions by December 2025.
- Speaking at the RCOG conference, Streeting acknowledged a crisis with risk higher than it should be, apologized to affected families, and said, "we must act now" to ensure accountability.
- The announcement was welcomed by professional bodies citing workforce exhaustion and service strain, while the government pledged new digital safety systems, anti-discrimination programs, and prioritizing UK medical graduates in training.
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