An MP who serves as the government's first national maternity adviser will chair a board to oversee improvements at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust, following a damning review into its maternity failings. The review, published in 2025, found significant failures in care that led to avoidable deaths and injuries.
The MP, whose identity has been confirmed by official sources, will lead the 'improvement board' to ensure the trust implements recommendations from the review. The board will monitor progress and hold the trust accountable for changes in maternity services.
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has faced intense scrutiny after the review highlighted systemic issues, including poor communication, inadequate staffing, and failures in clinical governance. The trust has apologized and committed to making improvements.
The appointment of a national maternity adviser to this role underscores the government's focus on addressing maternity safety across the NHS. The board is expected to report regularly on progress.
