Lynn’s hospital says it has performed strongly in a survey completed by mothers and families who have used its maternity services.

The national survey, which included 119 NHS trusts and gathered more than 16,700 responses, focused on women who gave birth in February 2025.

At the QEH, 101 women responded, giving a 44.5% response rate, one of the highest in the region.

The results show that the QEH had no areas rated worse or much worse than other trusts.

Around 17 questions were rated better, somewhat better, or much better than the national average.

Areas of particular strength included pain management during labour, women feeling that concerns were taken seriously, personalised support at home after birth, and respectful and dignified care across antenatal and labour wards, the hospital says.

Esther Dorken, head of midwifery at the QEH, said: “We are delighted that women have reported such positive experiences of our maternity services.

“We are committed to listening, learning, and continually improving, and these results reflect our team’s hard work.”

Pippa Street, chief nurse at the QEH, added: “These results are a testament to the passion and professionalism of our maternity colleagues. Thank you to everyone who delivers outstanding care every day.”

The QEH recently welcomed Baroness Valerie Amos and her team, who are leading an independent investigation into NHS maternity and neonatal services across England.

The hospital is one of only 12 trusts selected. This national review aims to capture the experiences of women and families, identify best practice, and support improvements to care and safety.

The visit has not yet concluded, with the investigation team scheduled to return in the new year. A full report is expected in spring 2026.