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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has been forced to repay nearly £5m after falsely claiming to have offered safe care to mothers and babies, mistakes that were discovered after inquiries from the health service’s litigation arm, NHS Resolution. The trust acknowledged that it did not meet the required standards in care and staffing, leading to the repayment of the money received.
Under the Maternity Incentive Scheme initiated by NHS Resolution to motivate hospitals to deliver high-quality maternity care, Leeds Trust reported full compliance with 10 safety measures and received over £4.8m in payments over two years. However, a scathing report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) revealing inadequate care prompted a reevaluation, resulting in the repayment of all funds.
Concerned stakeholders like Fiona Winser-Ramm, who tragically lost her daughter due to care failures, have been advocating for an independent inquiry into Leeds Trust’s maternity services, calling for leadership by respected midwife Donna Ockenden. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has been lobbied by affected families for an investigation, with hopes that accountability and improvements will be ensured.
The problematic nature of the Maternity Incentive Scheme has been highlighted by several NHS trusts, like Shrewsbury and Telford, Morecambe Bay, East Kent, and Nottingham, which have similarly claimed compliance, only to later refund the money. This raises questions about the efficacy of self-assessment within the scheme and the need for greater oversight to prevent such inaccuracies in reporting. Leeds Trust has since applied for additional support to enhance their maternity services, recognizing the importance of meeting the required standards
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