Angela Constance: “This is a difficult decision, but it is the right one.”

We cannot accept corridor care

The status quo with delayed discharge must end.

I am proud this funding will help remove the barriers that stand between them and a return to the profession they trained for, while strengthening our NHS workforce at the same time.

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.