Our sympathies go out to Mr and Mrs Harris, though we appreciate that nothing we say will bring Thomas back. We have had a full investigation carried out by the head of midwifery services as well as a separate investigation carried out by a supervisor of midwives. These investigations resulted in disciplinary action against several members of staff in the midwifery department and where appropriate retraining has taken place. In addition, important changes in management of staff have been made. Guidance has been given to staff on shift patterns and the amount of hours above the contract hours each midwife can work and we have employed more midwives.
Doctors are now permanently available in the delivery suite.