Commenting on the press release issued yesterday (30 January, 2014) by the Nursing & Midwifery Council, Julie Mellor, Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman said:

“The Nursing and Midwifery Council’s decision to undertake this review is a huge step towards improving safety in midwifery, which could save lives. Our report identified a potential conflict of interest between midwifery regulation and supervision, which could lead to tragic consequences. This is an important step forward; we look forward to our recommendations being implemented.”