'This cycle must stop': Six systemic failures in maternity care found in government investigation

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By Jane Kirby, PA

An interim report published by Baroness Amos as part of her National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation found deep-rooted issues across the NHS and a system that “is not working for women, babies and families, or for staff”.

Her team has met more than 400 family members and heard from over 8,000 people, including NHS staff, through a public call for evidence, which closes next month.