Damning report finds over 500 mothers and babies suffered avoidable harm at UK hospital (opens original article in a new tab)

A report reveals over 500 mothers and babies suffered avoidable harm or died due to poor care at two UK hospital maternity units, with findings pointing to a toxic culture and systemic failures.

• Over 500 mothers and babies suffered avoidable harm or died at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust maternity units
• An independent inquiry found a toxic culture with bullying and systemic cover-ups in the trust's maternity hospitals
• The report highlighted 156 baby deaths and six maternal deaths over 13 years with cases including stillbirths and preventable infections
• Health Minister called the findings 'chilling' and pledged an action plan to address neglect and incompetence