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The 'rapid national investigation' is being launched after investigations into maternity units in Shrewsbury and Telford, Sussex and East Kent found poor care may have contributed to babies dying or having life-changing injuries

A sweeping inquiry into NHS maternity services is underway following a spate of infant mortality scandals. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has kicked off the "rapid national investigation" in light of inquiries into maternity wards in Shrewsbury and Telford, Sussex and East Kent, which revealed poor care might have played a part in infants dying or suffering life-changing harm.

It comes after the Care Quality Commission found last year that these problems were also being seen elsewhere. Addressing the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Mr Streeting declared the probe would "address systemic problems dating back over 15 years".

He said: "For the past year, I have been meeting bereaved families from across the country who have lost babies or suffered serious harm during what should have been the most joyful time in their lives.

"What they have experienced is devastating – deeply painful stories of trauma, loss, and a lack of basic compassion – caused by failures in NHS maternity care that should never have happened. Their bravery in

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