Bereaved families feel 'ignored' over maternity review

Published: 8/21/2025
Bereaved families feel 'ignored' over maternity review
Families in East Sussex seeking an inquiry into maternity care feel "ignored" after a meeting with Baroness Amos, chair of a national review of maternity services. The families, who lost babies under University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust, demand an inquiry and want senior midwife Donna Ockenden to lead it. The families criticize lack of progress and preparation for the meeting, insisting on a thorough investigation into maternity care failures. Streeting's rapid review of maternity services in England has faced criticism, with concerns raised over the independence and effectiveness of the inquiry.