Bereaved families feel 'ignored' over maternity review
Summary
Families who lost babies at a hospital in East Sussex feel overlooked by the current national maternity review. They want a thorough investigation into maternity care and argue that the appointed chairperson lacks awareness of their concerns. The families are also opposed to recent appointments in the review, fearing it will not be independent.Key Facts
- Families in East Sussex have lost babies and want a detailed review of maternity care.
- They met with Baroness Amos, the new chair of a national review, but felt she was uninformed about their issues.
- The families have been asking for an inquiry led by Donna Ockenden, a senior midwife.
- Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced a review to check maternity services in up to 10 areas in England by December.
- The families claim medical errors caused their babies’ deaths and feel their concerns are not being addressed.
- Kathryn Whitehill has been appointed as an investigator, but families worry about her involvement because of her previous role with the Care Quality Commission.
- Families are concerned the review might not be independent or trustworthy.
- Some other families are ready to cooperate with the review, despite concerns.
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