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Maternity Care Exits Improvement Program After Safety Gains
23 Sep
Summary
- Maternity services exited a national program due to sustained safety improvements.
- The trust had been part of the scheme since 2021 when services were rated inadequate.
- NHS England cited leadership and staffing as reasons for exiting the support.
Maternity and neonatal services provided by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust have successfully exited a national improvement program. This signifies "sustained improvements" in the safety and quality of care offered at the trust's facilities. The trust had been participating in this intensive support scheme since 2021, a period initiated when its maternity services received an "inadequate" rating from inspectors.
The trust operates maternity units across three key locations: Furness General Hospital in Barrow, Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal, and the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. NHS England has officially acknowledged the advancements, attributing the successful exit to enhancements in leadership, staffing levels, and overall governance structures. These positive changes mean the service no longer requires dedicated national oversight and support.
