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Launching the Janam app is a positive step following the September CQC inspection report, which concluded that Leicester maternity services require improvement.
Access to information and education for everyone who uses maternity services is vital. However, continuous improvement in the standards of maternity services, and an understanding and appreciation of cultural differences and sensitivities must also be a priority.
We understand that the Trust is taking steps to implement the CQC requirements. We hope that this results in the improvement in patient safety for everyone, including non-English speaking women and birthing people.
A further area for improvement highlighted by the CQC report was for the maternity services in Leicester to scrutinise data related to ethnicity and vulnerabilities to address inequalities in the maternity services.
We are pleased to see the launch of the Janam app. This demonstrates that the Trust is taking a positive step in the right direction to help the South Asian community in Leicester access and engage with maternity services. We look forward to hearing about the measures being taken by the Trust to ensure that all of the areas of concern highlighted in the report have been recognised and are being implemented by those delivering the services.
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About Moosa-Duke
Moosa-Duke Solicitors are leading specialists in Medical Negligence claims. Their headquarters are in Leicester, and they represent people from all over the UK.
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