Key facts
- A new maternity and neonatal commissioner will be established in the UK.
- This decision comes after a review highlighted repeated failures in maternity and neonatal care.
A maternity and neonatal commissioner is set to be established in the United Kingdom. This initiative is a direct response to a review that uncovered repeated failures within maternity and neonatal care services. The establishment of this new role aims to address these systemic issues and improve the quality and safety of care provided to mothers and newborns.