NHS trust repays £5m over maternity failings
Summary
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust had to repay nearly £5 million after falsely reporting that it met maternity safety standards. An investigation found their maternity services were inadequate, leading to the repayment. The trust is now seeking additional funds to improve its services.Key Facts
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust repaid £4,887,084 back to the NHS.
- The repayment was due to incorrect claims of meeting maternity care safety standards.
- NHS Resolution, the body overseeing the standards, demanded the repayment after its investigation.
- The Care Quality Commission rated the Leeds maternity services as inadequate.
- The Maternity Incentive Scheme rewards trusts for meeting safety standards with insurance rebates and shared funds.
- Related issues have occurred at other NHS trusts since the scheme's start in 2018, with several having to repay funds.
- Families impacted by poor care at Leeds are calling for a full, independent inquiry into the trust's maternity services.
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