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Survey Reveals One in Five Women Feel Ignored in Childbirth

12/11/2025

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A Care Quality Commission survey of almost 17,000 women in England found nearly one in five felt their concerns were not taken seriously during childbirth.
The report notes poor communication and lack of empathy, especially for ethnic minority and working-class women.
Gill Walton, of the Royal College of Midwives, urged urgent improvements amid workforce shortages.
Duncan Burton, Chief Nursing Officer for England, pledged to strengthen service monitoring for better care.

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A Care Quality Commission survey of almost 17,000 women in England found nearly one in five felt their concerns were not taken seriously during childbirth.
The report notes poor communication and lack of empathy, especially for ethnic minority and working-class women.
Gill Walton, of the Royal College of Midwives, urged urgent improvements amid workforce shortages.
Duncan Burton, Chief Nursing Officer for England, pledged to strengthen service monitoring for better care.