How Yvette Cooper aims to end NHS maternity care postcode lottery

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHealth secretary Yvette Cooper announced the reintroduction of national maternity standards to improve care across the NHS, following a review that highlighted repeated failures. The new standards will be measured by patient experience and will incorporate an early warning system designed to signal underperforming maternity services. Ms Cooper stated that a new maternity taskforce will be established to implement these standards, aiming to end the 'postcode lottery' of care and address racial inequalities within maternity services. The announcement comes after a review led by Baroness Valerie Amos, which faced criticism for allegedly removing criticisms of a drive for normal births, leading to the resignation of Dr Bill Kirkup. Ms Cooper also committed to appointing a national maternity commissioner to champion these issues, emphasising the importance of prioritising maternity and child health within the NHS and ensuring women feel listened to. In fullYvette Cooper: ‘Women should not feel pressured to have an ideal birth’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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