201 babies and nine mothers ‘could have survived’ UK’s biggest maternity scandal

The transcript highlights the failures in investigation and learning that led to tragic incidents affecting many families. It discusses the trust's ongoing efforts to improve maternity care safety, with staff seeking assurance of close monitoring. The need for tangible evidence of change, rather than mere public statements, is emphasized.

What were the consequences of the failure to investigate and improve?

• Better media coverage

• Increased funding for maternity care

• Improved staff morale

• Tragic and life-changing incidents for families

What is the trust required to do to improve maternity care safety?

• Hire more staff

• Reduce working hours

• Increase media presence

• Significantly improve safety measures

What assurance did the staff seek regarding the trust?

• That the trust would hire new management

• That the trust would be monitored closely

• That the trust would receive more funding

• That the trust would expand its services

What must the trust show to demonstrate change?

• Real evidence of change

• Increased media coverage

• More staff meetings

• Higher profits

What is insufficient for the trust to claim they have changed?

• Hiring new staff

• Saying in the press they have changed

• Increasing their budget

• Building new facilities