Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust CEO Anthony May expressed shock and upset over a damning maternity review, revealing systemic failures led to hundreds of deaths and harm. The report, led by Donna Ockenden, found 520 potentially avoidable outcomes and a 'bullying and toxic' culture, prompting May to commit to improvements.
Inspectors found eight bodies in "advanced deterioration" at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust due to delayed transfer to a freezer. The trust also faces scrutiny over identification wristband checks and faces an ongoing inquiry into maternity services.
A report uncovered systemic, deep-rooted, and sustained failures in maternity and neonatal care, leading to severe harm or death for mothers and babies. It highlighted ignored patient concerns, a toxic workplace culture with chronic understaffing, and exacerbated health inequalities for minority groups, causing significant psychological trauma.
The NHS's largest maternity review, into Nottingham University Hospital Trust, will publish findings on widespread failings leading to baby deaths and harm, with 2,500 families and 800 staff contributing. The trust has paid millions in compensation, including a £1.6m fine.
Two men, aged 55 and 59, were arrested on suspicion of misconduct in a public office related to operating practices in the mortuary service at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS trust. The arrests were made as part of 'Operation Perth', an investigation into maternity services at NUH, which is also the focus of a major independent review.
A major report into maternity failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS trust, investigating around 2,500 families' experiences between 2012 and 2025, will be released this week. Led by Donna Ockenden, the inquiry covers stillbirths, neonatal deaths, and severe injuries, following a decade-long campaign for justice.
Midwives at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust used the offensive acronym 'FOH' (F*** Off Home) to refer to pregnant women, according to a BBC Panorama investigation. The inquiry into the trust, which has faced numerous allegations of poor care, is due to publish its findings on June 24.
An inquiry into Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has revealed offensive acronyms like "FOH" (F*** Off Home) used by midwives to dismiss pregnant women. Documents and staff testimonies highlight a toxic culture, chronic understaffing, and a failure to address serious incidents, impacting thousands of families.
An NHS trust has sacked 11 staff members for inappropriately accessing the medical records of victims of the Nottingham attacks. The families of the victims welcomed the action but called it a "kick in the teeth" amid an ongoing inquiry.
An NHS trust has dismissed 11 staff members and disciplined 14 others for illegally accessing the medical records of victims of the 2023 Nottingham attacks. The families of the victims expressed outrage at the scale of the misconduct.
