Maternity report finds over 500 mothers and babies died or harmed in Nottingham
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A report into what is described as the biggest maternity care scandal in NHS history has found that more than 500 mothers and babies died or were harmed due to inadequate care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS trust. The review, led by senior midwife Donna Ockenden, identified a dismissive attitude toward women’s concerns, failures in maternity care, staff shortages, a toxic culture, and racism at the trust. The findings were reported by The Guardian in a video segment featuring UK health and inequalities correspondent Tobi Thomas.
What’s reported
The report covers the largest maternity care scandal in NHS history.
More than 500 mothers and babies died or were harmed due to inadequate care in Nottingham.
The review was led by senior midwife Donna Ockenden.
The report found a dismissive attitude to women’s concerns, failures in maternity care, staff shortages, a toxic culture, and racism at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS trust.
Key figures
Donna Ockenden, senior midwife and review lead
Tobi Thomas, UK health and inequalities correspondent for The Guardian
Sources: The Guardian
