# Radical system-wide change needed to fix NHS maternity services

Julia Sanders argues that piecemeal adjustments will not resolve the deep failures in NHS maternity care. She calls for a fundamental overhaul of the entire system to improve safety and outcomes. The piece highlights the urgent need for structural reform in the wake of multiple scandals.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/17/nhs-maternity-care-crisis-reports-yvette-cooper-women) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:46 GMT