Senior midwife appointed to maternity inquiry
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Senior midwife appointed to maternity inquiry
"Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced that Donna Ockenden would lead an independent investigation into maternity care at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust, emphasizing the need for transparency and family involvement."
"Bereaved mother Liz Charlton shared her experience of maternity failings that led to her daughter's death, highlighting the urgent need for the review to address such tragic outcomes."
"Katie Fowler from the Truth For Our Babies campaign expressed the emotional toll of their fight for the review, stating, 'As a group, we have been calling for this review for two years, all while living with devastating loss and harm caused to us and our babies.'"
An independent review into maternity services in Sussex will be led by Donna Ockenden, following a commitment from Health Secretary Wes Streeting. The review aims to address concerns raised by families who have experienced bereavement and harm. Streeting emphasized the importance of the review gaining the confidence of affected families. Ockenden has a history of leading similar inquiries, and families have expressed trust in her leadership. The full scope of the review is still to be determined, but it is expected to be comprehensive and inclusive.
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