East Kent maternity deaths: CQC considered shutting unit

East Kent maternity deaths: CQC considered shutting unit Health inspectors considered shutting down a maternity unit earlier this year over safety concerns.

The Care Quality Commission instead called for "immediate improvements" following a visit to the William Harvey hospital in Ashford, Kent.

Helen Gittos, whose newborn daughter died in the care of the East Kent Hospitals Trust, said there were "fundamental" problems at the trust.

The trust's chief executive has apologised for its service. BBC News