NHS Providers welcomes Donna Ockenden as chair of new maternity services review

27 May 2022

Welcoming Donna Ockenden's appointment as chair of the review into maternity services in Nottingham, director of policy and strategy at NHS Providers Miriam Deakin said:

"Reviews into maternity services must be robust, comprehensive and well-led to ensure that lessons are learned and that the quality of care provided everywhere continues to improve.

"While NHS trusts across England have made improvements to maternity services in recent years, they face challenges including workforce shortages, a need to tackle deep-rooted health inequalities and disparities, an increase in the complexity of cases and a need to bolster local and national learning from concerns.

"All trusts want to ensure the best possible care and safety for mothers and babies. We look forward to the findings of this review, with Donna Ockenden at the helm."