Podcast: National review finds maternity care at East Kent Hospitals remains 'fragmented' but staff morale has improved
KentOnline
Tuesday, 30 June 2026 - 23 minutes
A major review into NHS maternity services has found the system is not fit to consistently deliver high-quality care and requires urgent reform.
It's been led by Baroness Amos in a bid to drive urgent improvements.
Families who'd received treatment at East Kent Hospitals were among those who contributed to the report. They reported that maternity care is still “fragmented” - but staff say morale has improved.
Hear from a mum whose baby was stillborn at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford.
Also in today's podcast, a leading Kent politician has told us Andy Burnham is the right man to lead the country and reform how local government works.
The former Manchester Mayor has been setting out his plans if he becomes Prime Minister - including transferring some power away from Whitehall. Hear from Vince Maple who is the Labour leader of Medway Council.
Teachers and support staff at Kent's biggest school are beginning another three days of strike action.
Members of the National Education Union have criticised restructuring plans at Homewood in Tenterden, which will lead to job losses and pay cuts.
A Kent homelessness charity has welcomed news that rough sleeping is no longer a crime.
The government has got rid of something known as the Vagrancy Act which was brought in more than 200 years ago to punish people for not having a home. Hear from Chris Thomas from Canterbury based Porchlight.
And, you're being given the chance to nominate who you think should get a top sporting award in Medway.
Previous winners including Olympic gold medallist Nathan Hayes, wheelchair rugby coach Tom Coyd and England rugby captain Rachael Burford.
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