MP failed by NHS is appointed first maternity adviser
Summary
Michelle Welsh, Labour MP for Sherwood Forest, has been named the UK government's first national maternity adviser. Her appointment follows her involvement in a major review of maternity care failings in the NHS and aims to improve safety and support for mothers, babies, and families.Key Facts
- Michelle Welsh experienced problems with maternity care during the birth of her son at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
- She will work with families, government, the NHS, and maternity organizations to push for safer maternity services.
- The appointment is part of a response to a large inquiry reviewing maternity care failings affecting around 2,500 families.
- Welsh chairs the all-party parliamentary group for maternity.
- The inquiry report, led by midwife Donna Ockenden, will be published in June.
- Welsh will be involved in the national maternity and neonatal taskforce.
- The role focuses on safer staffing, accountability, listening to women, reducing inequalities, and learning from past mistakes.
- Government officials praised Welsh’s commitment and expertise for improving maternity care.
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