Scotland safety chief says maternity system failing

must be urgently redesigned to address safety concerns in both rural and urban communities, saying the current system is “not working”.

Karen Titchener told The Herald she intends to challenge health boards and government over maternity care failures, warning that patients and frontline staff are too often ignored when raising safety concerns.

Her intervention comes as The Herald’s exclusive investigation revealed that nearly £100 million has been paid out by NHS Scotland in maternity negligence claims over the past five years, despite record low birth rates.

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Source: The Herald, 23 February 2026