Angela Constance: “We will do so as part of a wider transformation of care across Lanarkshire and the west of Scotland.”

We cannot accept corridor care

That is why I announced this independent review, which will sit alongside the inspections already under way of every acute maternity unit in Scotland, to identify the systemic changes needed to strengthen services and improve outcomes.

The bigger issue is around reducing avoidable hospital admissions.

While the vast majority of mothers receive good care, I have heard from families who were let down, and from those who have bravely shared their experiences of loss – these are powerful stories. Their experiences must shape improvement.