“Instead of a system that ‘closes ranks around a lie’ we need one that closes ranks around openness, honesty and always putting patient safety first.” hsj.co.uk/patient-safety/pat…

I truly believe we need to accept there is a systemic problem at the heart of maternity provision in this country. The ‘low risk’ pathway where in reality the focus is often ‘guarding normality’, often at the expense of safety. low risk’ / ‘high risk’ is an artificial divide - in reality there is ‘some risk’ with all childbirth and safe care requires a culture of risk awareness, vigilance, listening to women and ultimately, close multi-professional teamwork - no matter the birth setting. #maternitysafety

Patient Safety Watch: Warnings of ‘cover-up culture’ while experts say patient safety ‘requires improvement’ | Expert Briefing | Health Service Journal hsj.co.uk/patient-safety/pat…