Select committee: Health and Social Care Committee
Maternity Reviews
Open
Opened 9 Jul 2026
Health and Social Care Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
In June 2026, the Ockenden and Amos reviews into maternity care were published. The reviews, led by Donna Ockenden and Baroness Valerie Amos respectively, investigated failures in maternity and neonatal services. While the Ockenden review investigated Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust specifically, the Amos review examined nationwide and systemic issues. The Committee will question both Donna Ockenden and Baroness Amos on the findings of their reviews.
Where it stands
The inquiry is open, opened 9 July 2026.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 15 July 2026
- 4 witnesses
Recent activity
- Correspondence from Bill Kirkup - Follow up on 15 July session 14 October 2026, Correspondence
- Oral Evidence15 July 2026, Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2026 |
Oral Evidence
Christine Ekechi · National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation,
Donna Ockenden · Independent review into Maternity Services at The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospitals - Maternity Admin,
Julia Sanders · National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation,
The Rt Hon. the Baroness Amos LG CH · National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Christine Ekechi · Expert Advisor | National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation | 1 |
| Donna Ockenden · Chair | Independent review into Maternity Services at The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospitals - Maternity Admin | 1 |
| Julia Sanders · Expert Advisor | National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation | 1 |
| The Rt Hon. the Baroness Amos LG CH · Chair | National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation | 1 |
Correspondence
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| Published | Direction | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | Not recorded | Correspondence from Bill Kirkup - Follow up on 15 July session |