Watchdog Warns of Normalized Poor Maternity Care in NHS

A Care Quality Commission report highlights widespread failings and calls for urgent national action and investment.

Nearly half of the 131 NHS maternity units inspected were rated as requires improvement or inadequate.
The CQC report emphasizes that issues identified in high-profile investigations are prevalent across the country.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting describes the quality of maternity care as a 'national shame' and a major concern.
Donna Ockenden criticizes the Conservative government for failing to implement essential actions for maternity safety.
The report calls for increased regulation of NHS managers and ring-fenced funding to address systemic issues.