Scotland’s busiest maternity unit under extra scrutiny after report

NHS Lothian has insisted improvements have already been made at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

Scotland’s busiest maternity unit has been placed under extra scrutiny by the Health Secretary after a damning report found a “culture of mistrust”, delays to patient care and frustration over staffing levels, potentially putting women and their babies at risk.

NHS Lothian has insisted improvements have already been made at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, but says it will take time to get things right

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Last updated Oct 29th, 2025 at 19:18

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