Poor-quality care will become “normalised” if action is not taken, the watchdog cautioned, after its report found that many failings identified in recent high-profile investigations into NHS maternity services are more widespread.

Of the 131 units inspected, 48 per cent were rated as “requires improvement” or inadequate. Only 4 per cent were classed as outstanding and 48 per cent were rated as good.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/maternity-care-nhs-hospital-unit-cqc-b2615232.html 19th September 2024