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Nearly 500 serious adverse events were recorded across Scottish maternity and neonatal services between 2023/24 and 2025/26, including neonatal and maternal deaths, stillbirths, injuries, falls and delays in diagnosis. NHS Lothian recorded the highest number, with 229 incidents, while NHS Lanarkshire reported 93 and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 81. The overall figure is likely to be higher because of inconsistencies in how health boards record and disclose incidents. Patient groups called for more consistent reporting and robust investigations. Health Secretary Angela Constance described the cases as "deeply concerning" and said an independent review of maternity services would examine safety and standards.
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