Interim report of the Independent Investigation into Maternity and Neonatal Services in England

Dr Melanie Iles, chief medical officer at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust said:

“We are reading the interim report from the Independent Investigation into Maternity and Neonatal Services in England closely and carefully and we will act on the investigation’s recommendations.

“The interim report sets out how the system is not working for women, babies, families or staff and we say sorry to anyone who has had a traumatic experience or been let down by our services. Colleagues come to work every day to do their best and together we will address the barriers that get in the way.

“We thank every woman, pregnant person, family member and colleague who has shared their experience with the national investigation. We also thank everyone who has shared their experiences of our services with us and with the independent Somerset Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership.

“If you are currently pregnant or have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your community midwife. Our trust’s Patient Advice and Liaison Service and the independent Somerset Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership are also there to support you.”

To hear about the improvements we have made to maternity services in Somerset, go to the maternity page on our website.

More information about the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, and how you can share your experience with the investigation, is here.