As Baroness Amos speaks out on victims of NHS maternity failings, is she married, does she have children?
In August of this year, the government shared that Baroness Amos would be leading an investigation into NHS maternity and neonatal care.
On August 14, 2025, the Department of Health and Social Care and The Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, released a press release which read: “Baroness Valerie Amos has been appointed by the Health and Social Care Secretary to lead the national maternity and neonatal investigation.
“The review will identify ways to urgently improve care and safety. Bereaved and harmed families will be central to the investigation, including working with the Chair to shape her team of expert advisers and the terms of reference.”
Wes Streeting said at the time that “I have been appalled by the many harrowing stories I’ve heard from mothers and fathers let down by the NHS.
“Families asked for fresh eyes, independence and compassion - and that’s why I’ve appointed Baroness Amos. Valerie has an outstanding record of leadership and driving change - nationally and internationally. She will work closely with families to uncover the truth, confront problems and drive the improvements needed so every woman and baby receives safe, high-quality care.
“Through our Plan for Change, we will rebuild the NHS to ensure no family suffers like this again.”
Baroness Amos said: “I will carry the weight of the loss suffered by families with me throughout this investigation. I hope that we will be able to provide the answers that families are seeking and support the NHS in identifying areas of care requiring urgent reform.”
The press release also stated that “The 10 maternity and neonatal units will be decided by Baroness Amos and her team, alongside the terms of reference of the investigation, which are being developed with the families who have experiences of maternity and neonatal care, including those in Leeds, Sussex, Nottingham and more.”
Baroness Amos has now published the first of three reports into maternity and neonatal services in England and said on BBC R4's Today programme that "I know that NHS staff are dedicated professionals who want the best for mothers and babies, and that the vast majority of births are safe, but the systemic failures causing preventable tragedies cannot be ignored.”
Who is Baroness Amos?
Baroness Amos who is a Labour Party politician and diplomat, is a member of the House of Lords and is known as The Rt Hon. the Baroness Amos LG CH. Her name is Valerie Ann Amos and she was a cabinet minister from 2003 until 2007 and held the position of secretary of state for international development and leader of the House of Lords.
Baroness Amos is not married and does not have children and it is not known what her relationship status is.