National maternity reports

Following the national publication of the Baroness Amos Maternity and Neonatal Investigation and the Ockenden Report into services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, we appreciate that this will be a worrying and upsetting read for many families.

Although these reports do not relate to services at our Trust, we, alongside our Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP), want to acknowledge the emotional impact they may have. We recognise the distressing experiences described, including examples of inequality and inequity in care that have resulted in significant harm for families.

Your maternity and neonatal care

These reports contain the voices of many families across England who have spoken up to ensure that their experiences are recognised and support meaningful improvements in maternity and neonatal care for everyone.  Reading about these experiences may create uncertainty, frustration, or painful memories for you. If you have any concerns, at all, about your maternity or neonatal care, please do not hesitate to contact your midwife or our Maternity Helpline on 01733 677266 and we can advise and support you.  

Support available for you

If you have any concerns about your pregnancy, your baby, or your care, our maternity and neonatal teams are here for you. We are committed to listening to you, responding to your needs, and providing safe, compassionate care at every stage of your journey.

We want you to feel confident about accessing our maternity services. Please do not hesitate to contact us if something doesn't feel right or if you have any questions or worries.

If you have any concerns, please call the maternity helpline on 01733 677266 so we can arrange to see you. If you feel worried about coming into the hospital, please still get in touch - we will listen and work with you to support your experience and ensure you receive the care you need.

Hannah Coffey
Chief Executive