The government has confirmed that 14 NHS hospital trusts across England are to be investigated as part of a 2025 National Maternity Investigation, reviewing maternity and neonatal care, led by Baroness Valerie Amos.
This follows concerns raised in previous inquiries that revealed repeated failings in maternity services, including women’s voices being ignored, safety warnings overlooked, and poor leadership leading to avoidable harm.
Local Trusts Involved in the National Maternity Investigation 2025
Among the trusts announced are:
- Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
- Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
These are all within or close to the areas where Talbots Law works with families. For parents and expectant mothers in the West Midlands and surrounding regions, the findings of this investigation will feel particularly close to home.
Listening to Families’ Experiences
The investigation will focus on the lived experiences of families, many of whom have suffered the heartbreak of losing babies or experiencing serious harm. Baroness Amos has emphasised that the voices of mothers, fathers, and partners will be at the heart of the review, ensuring lessons are learned and national standards of care improved.
How Talbots Law Supports Families
At Talbots Law, our Clinical Negligence team has significant experience in handling sensitive and complex birth injury claims – including cases involving harm to mothers and babies, and tragically, claims involving the death of unborn children.
Only last year, I settled a case arising from negligence at a local hospital trust which resulted in the death of an unborn child. While that particular trust is not among those named in this latest investigation, the case highlights the devastating impact that failings in maternity care can have – and why this national review is so urgently needed.
Within our specialist team – myself, Paul, Rajni and Sharon – we are committed to supporting families who have been affected by maternity or neonatal negligence. We know how difficult it is to come forward, but speaking out can help families find answers, secure accountability, and access the compensation needed to rebuild their lives.
Moving Forward
The investigation led by Baroness Amos will deliver interim recommendations by December 2025, with a full report to follow. For families currently affected, the wait for change may feel long – but the courage of those already sharing their experiences is paving the way for safer maternity care in the future.
If you or your family have concerns about the care you received during pregnancy, childbirth, or neonatal care – whether at one of the trusts named or elsewhere – we are here to listen.
Call our specialist team on 0800 118 1500 or simply fill out an enquiry form below:
Disclaimer
This blog was written by Elizabeth Rimell, Head of Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence, in our Dispute Resolution Team. The contents of this blog or any other published by Talbots Law cannot be considered as legal advice. You should take no action without prior consultation with a qualified solicitor or legal professional. The contents of this blog refers to the process in England and Wales.