Donna Ockenden: This trust failed to investigate, learn and improve

The transcript discusses a maternity review report, highlighting the need for improvements in maternity services across England. It emphasizes four key pillars: safe staffing, a well-trained workforce, learning from incidents, and listening to families. Despite government funding, concerns persist about maternity care safety. The review process involved examining numerous cases, revealing significant failures in investigation and learning, leading to tragic outcomes.

What are the four key pillars identified to improve maternity services?

• Increased funding, better technology, more hospitals, and patient satisfaction

• Community engagement, digital records, patient feedback, and staff bonuses

• Safe staffing levels, a well-trained workforce, learning from incidents, and listening to families

• Longer maternity leaves, higher salaries, more doctors, and advanced equipment

How much funding was announced for workforce expansion and improving training in maternity services?

• £200 million

• £127 million

• £50 million

• £350 million

What period does the final report cover?

• 2000 to 2019

• 2010 to 2020

• 2005 to 2015

• 1995 to 2005

Who commissioned the review of the maternity services?

• The World Health Organization

• The Secretary of State for Education

• The Prime Minister

• NHS Improvement at the request of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

What was the final number of families included in the review?

• 1000

• 1486

• 1862

• 2000