Concerns Raised Over Remote Working After Baby’s Death at Somerset Maternity Unit
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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A coroner has issued a serious warning following the death of baby Daisy McCoy at Yeovil Hospital in Somerset, highlighting critical safety concerns about remote working by NHS consultants. Daisy’s death, which occurred just 13 days after a delayed Caesarean section, has sparked calls for urgent review of maternity unit procedures and staffing policies.
During the inquest, it was revealed that Daisy’s mother had reported reduced and abnormal foetal movements prior to delivery.