Failure to publish Nottingham maternity report causes outrage

In England, an inquest revealed critical failures in the maternity services provided by various NHS trusts, uncovered during multiple inquiries that followed the avoidable death of Ida Lock. The coroner attributed her death to a failure to recognize her distress and a failed resuscitation attempt. The Morecambe Bay report, which aimed to reform maternity care, did not lead to expected improvements across hospitals, highlighting repeat issues such as poor culture and lack of accountability. An ongoing review into Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust's maternity care reveals that 2,500 cases will be examined, marking this as the largest inquiry of its kind. The delay in publishing a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report adds to the frustration surrounding these issues, reiterating concerns for transparency and accountability in NHS maternity services. The CQC found seven breaches in regulations, prompting calls for comprehensive reform and a national inquiry into maternity care. Critics argue that these delays undermine public trust and highlight the need for urgent, systemic change in how maternity services are managed and evaluated in the NHS.