Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 1
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Optional cultural competency training for maternity staff is indefensible given outcome disparities.
Conclusion
Safe maternity care for Black women is dependent on a workforce equipped to understand and respect their needs. Given the current disparities in maternity outcomes for Black women it is indefensible that cultural competency training is optional for NHS staff and leaders working in maternity services, and especially midwives. (Conclusion, Paragraph 26)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 16 December 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗