The UK government announced the creation of its first Maternity and Neonatal Commissioner and pledged an additional £41 million to improve safety in maternity and neonatal services. The commissioner will co‑chair the National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce, providing independent leadership. A National Action Plan will be published in December 2026, outlining priorities for safer, fairer care. The funding builds on £145 million already committed, targeting fire safety, ventilation, and outdated infrastructure. New national standards for maternity triage aim to end the postcode lottery. The Perinatal Equity and Anti‑Discrimination Programme will be rolled out, and 1,000 temporary midwife roles will be funded with more than £10 million. The taskforce will also examine accountability across the health system.
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