Interim report published in National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation
26th February 2026
Today, 26 February, Baroness Amos, Chair of the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, published the investigation’s interim report.
In response, Vicki Robinson, Miscarriage Association Chief Executive, said:
“We welcome the interim report’s spotlight on systemic issues identified within maternity and neonatal care — particularly around compassionate communication, safety and accountability. However, miscarriage and early pregnancy loss do not yet feature explicitly in the published interim findings, despite affecting around 200,000 pregnancies in the UK every year.
“We call on the investigation team to ensure that the final report and recommendations explicitly reflect the experiences of people affected by miscarriage and early pregnancy loss, including variation in care and gaps in support.
“This is essential to ensure the investigation’s outcomes truly represent the full spectrum of pregnancy experiences and drive improvements across the entire care pathway.”
The report identifies serious systemic issues, drawing on evidence from more than 400 families and thousands of responses to the public Call for Evidence. Families described inconsistent care, feeling dismissed, and not receiving clear explanations when things went wrong — experiences that have led to significant distress, trauma and a loss of trust.
The interim findings also point to wider pressures within services, including significant demand and capacity pressures, and ongoing inequalities such as racism and discrimination. Together, these issues underline the need for improvement and action to ensure safe, equitable and compassionate care.
The investigation is still open, and we encourage all those affected by miscarriage and pregnancy loss to share their experiences and help inform meaningful change.
The Call for Evidence is open to the public until 17th March 2026. Responses can be submitted here: matneoinv.org.uk/call-for-evidence
For more information on the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, visit our recent post here.