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Independent inquiry launched into maternity and neonatal services at FGH
Sir David Henshaw, chairman of the University of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
An independent inquiry is to be launched into maternity and neonatal services at hospitals run by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust.
The inquiry will follow the conclusion of the on-going police investigation into the death of babies and mothers, following care received at
Furness General Hospital.
Sir David Henshaw, Chair, UHMBT said: “It is imperative that the Trust fully understands the underlying causes of the previous failures to provide the required standards of care in maternity and neonatal services within its hospitals.
“The Board agreed in June 2012 to commission an independently Chaired internal inquiry to investigate failings in the maternity and neonatal services provided by the Trust in the years leading up to 2011.
“The Board was not satisfied with the previous reports produced, but felt it prudent to wait for the police investigation to progress to
a more advanced stage before proceeding.
“The Board has agreed to progress with this decision.
“The inquiry will also review the findings reached in earlier reports commissioned by regulators and progress made in meeting the
recommendations made in those reports.
“Whilst good progress has been made in improving safety and standards of care across our maternity units, there is still much to do to ensure their sustainability well into the future.
“It is important that the Trust and the wider NHS is able to learn from its previous failings as they can never be allowed to happen again. “The outcome of the inquiry will be shared, in full, with the public.
“The Board is progressing the identification of a suitably qualified and experienced person to undertake the independent Chair role.
“The independent Chair will determine the inquiry team and approve any terms of reference.”
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