National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation and OUH

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) acknowledges today’s announcement by the Department of Health and Social Care that OUH is one of the NHS trusts chosen for local investigations as part of the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation.

Simon Crowther, Acting Chief Executive Officer at OUH, said: “We fully support this review and welcome the opportunity for independent scrutiny. We will work openly and constructively with the investigation team and will share all relevant data and information to assist in their work.

“We recognise that some families have experienced care that did not meet the high standards we strive for. To those families, we offer our sincerest apologies. We are listening, and we are determined to learn from every experience to ensure that no family feels unheard or unsupported.

“This review is an important step in a national effort to improve maternity care across the NHS. We are committed to playing our part in this journey – with openness, transparency, and a relentless focus on the safety and wellbeing of every woman and baby in our care.

“We will continue to engage with our staff, patients, and community partners throughout this process.”