NHS maternity safety to come under investigation after scandals involving mother and baby deaths

NHS maternity safety to come under investigation after scandals involving mother and baby deaths The safety of maternity services in the NHS are to be investigated by MPs after a string of scandals, highlighted by The Independent, involving the deaths of mothers and babies. 

The Health and Social Care Select Committee, chaired by former health secretary Jeremy Hunt, has announced it will hold an inquiry into why maternity incidents keep re-occurring and what needs to be done to improve safety. The Independent

See also:

• Ex-chief of scandal-hit hospital now works for group advising NHS on patient safety The Independent
• Maternity safety across NHS to be investigated as ongoing crisis in Shropshire adds to string of care scandals ITV News