LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE

UK Government Establishes National Maternity Commissioner After Major Review of NHS Care Failures

The Department of Health and Social Care has appointed its first maternity commissioner and allocated £41 million to overhaul maternal and neonatal services following a major independent review led by Baroness Amos. The report identified racial disparities, staffing shortages, and systemic failures, prompting new national requirements on triage standards and anti-discrimination training.

05 July 2026 · 21:07 UTC