Story perspectives

Families Demand Deeper Inquiry into NHS Maternity Failings

2/6/2026

36 7

Summary

Story summary

Families affected by National Health Service (NHS) maternity service failings are concerned about the review led by Baroness Valerie Amos, saying it lacks depth and confines families to eight-minute testimonies.
Emily Barley, co-founder of the Maternity Safety Alliance, says the approach does not address the complexities of care failures and calls for a comprehensive statutory inquiry.
The National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation says the rapid review will speed improvements.

1 of 1

Story summary

Families affected by National Health Service (NHS) maternity service failings are concerned about the review led by Baroness Valerie Amos, saying it lacks depth and confines families to eight-minute testimonies.
Emily Barley, co-founder of the Maternity Safety Alliance, says the approach does not address the complexities of care failures and calls for a comprehensive statutory inquiry.
The National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation says the rapid review will speed improvements.