East Kent Hospitals statement following damning report into avoidable baby deaths

The transcript addresses the harm experienced by women and babies under care, acknowledging failures and expressing a commitment to learn and improve. It outlines efforts to enhance services, increase staff, and act on feedback. The report's recommendations will guide further improvements. Gratitude is expressed to those who contributed to the investigation, and criticism regarding past issues is acknowledged.

What was the primary expectation of the families who came to the trust?

• To participate in a research study

• To receive free medical supplies

• To be provided with safe care

• To receive financial support

What steps has the trust taken to improve its services?

• Reduced the number of staff

• Ignored feedback from patients

• Stopped all training programs

• Increased the number of midwives and doctors

What is the trust's stance on the report's recommendations?

• They plan to ignore them

• They will delay any action

• They believe the recommendations are unnecessary

• They will use them to make improvements

Who is thanked for their work in the investigation?

• The media

• The patients who did not participate

• The local government

• Doctor Bill Kirkov and the investigation team

What accusation is addressed in the final section?

• That the families were not affected

• That the trust provided excellent care

• That the report was unnecessary

• That there was a cover-up of problems