Atkins shares ‘frightening’ birth story as she moves to improve maternity care
Health Secretary Victoria Atkins has shared her personal experience of the “darker corners” of the NHS as she vowed to improve maternity services and care for women who have experienced traumatic births.
Ms Atkins outlined her priorities for women’s health in 2024 at the inaugural Women’s Health Summit in London on Wednesday.
The event marked the second year of the Women’s Health Strategy, a 10-year blueprint aiming to break down obstacles women face in healthcare, with Ms Atkins describing it as a “feminist’s Christmas”.
She said her five-point plan includes
