Babies and mothers died after 'systemic and sustained' failings, largest NHS maternity review finds (opens original article in a new tab)

A major NHS maternity review found systemic failures at a hospital trust led to avoidable harm and deaths, prompting calls for accountability and reforms.

• More than 500 mothers and babies suffered avoidable harm or died due to failings at a hospital trust
• The review found systemic failures including insufficient staffing and failure to listen to patients
• Measures include extending Martha's Rule and compulsory evidence for NHS staff in future reviews
• NUH apologised unreservedly and committed to lasting improvements