Baroness Amos, Chair of the independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, is today asking women and families to share their experiences of maternity and neonatal care in England, through a public Call for Evidence.

Listening to lived experience is central to the investigation, and the Call for Evidence will ensure that the voices of women and families, including fathers, partners and non-birthing partners, are heard. The investigation is seeking to understand the full range of experiences of maternity and neonatal care.

Responses to the Call for Evidence will be used to inform the development of the national recommendations which will shape the future of maternity and neonatal services in England. The Call for Evidence consists of two surveys: one for women and people who have been pregnant to share their experiences of maternity and neonatal services; and one for people who have supported someone through pregnancy.

Baroness Amos said:

“In my December ‘Reflections’ report I said that nothing had prepared me for the scale of unacceptable care that women and families have received and continue to receive, the tragic consequences for their babies, and the impact on their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.

“I am grateful to all the families who have engaged with me so far, recognising just how difficult it can be for those who have been bereaved or harmed to relive those traumatic experiences.

“In this Call for Evidence, I would like to hear from women and families from across England about their experiences of maternity and neonatal services. The insights provided by women and families will assist me to identify solutions to the systemic challenges I described in December. I recognise that people may have different levels of comfort in sharing their experiences, and that some may choose to share only parts of that experience.

“I encourage women from a wide range of backgrounds to share their experiences, as this will allow me to better understand and address the inequalities which persist in the system. I also want to hear about where compassionate and safe care has been delivered to try and ensure that it can be delivered for all.

“My thanks, in advance, to everyone who takes the time to respond to the call for evidence including fathers, partners, family members and non-birthing partners who have supported someone using maternity or neonatal services.”

The Call for Evidence is open to the public until 17th March 2026.