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Perinatal Mortality: York Hospital

Answer

The Department has not received a serious incident report, Prevention of Future Deaths report or the Coroner’s report in this case. When these are received, we will examine the recommendations and consider what action can be taken. If the recommendations include a request for new regulations under the Health and Care Act 2012, this will be considered.

All services registered by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide termination of pregnancy services are subject to inspections and providers have a statutory duty to report incidents to the CQC. Where concerns or evidence of risk are identified, the CQC will ensure the safety of woman accessing those services and will use its enforcement powers where necessary. In addition, Prevention of Future Deaths reports draw the attention of the Government to matters of concern to determine if action is required and to learn lessons. Officials have regular meetings with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the CQC and abortion service providers to ensure the appropriate safeguards are in place to protect women accessing abortion services.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

155813

Session

2021-22

Grouped for answer

Yes

Subjects

Perinatal mortality York Hospital

Legislation

Health and Social Care Act 2012

Link

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