Petition · Department of Health and Social Care

Refocus investigation of maternity care and expand to include all NHS trusts

Closed 65 signatures

What the petition asks

We call on the Government to expand the investigation of maternity care to include all NHS trusts. The review should address birth trauma, unsafe staffing, and ensure funding to recruit and train more midwives for safer care.
Families have suffered birth trauma, injuries, and loss due to unsafe staffing and overstretched maternity units. Many NHS trusts are not part of current investigations. We think a full national investigation and increased funding for midwife recruitment and training are urgently needed to ensure safety and accountability for all families.

Timeline

18 Dec 2025 Petition opened for signatures
18 Jun 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 65
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 18 Dec 2025
Closed 18 Jun 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.