Hannah Barnes

Investigations editor Hannah Barnes, a leading voice on maternity care, dives into a troubling probe at Oxford University Hospitals. She discusses the alarming failures, including the locking down of non-medical cesarean requests and the dubious OxGRIP scan policy. Personal stories like Alice Topping’s stillbirth highlight systemic issues in UK maternity services. With data revealing avoidable deaths and cultural attitudes complicating care, Barnes calls for accountability and reform in a healthcare system that has prioritized reputation over patient safety.