Largest-ever NHS maternity inquiry to reveal how failings led to babies’ deaths (opens original article in a new tab)

The largest NHS maternity inquiry reveals systemic failures leading to baby deaths and harm, with Nottingham University Hospitals facing criminal investigations and compensation payouts over poor care.

• NHS maternity inquiry led by Donna Ockenden reveals systemic failings leading to baby deaths and harm to families
• Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust faces criminal investigations and compensation payouts over poor care
• Over 2,500 families and 800 staff contributed to the review, with multiple regulatory bodies investigating staff conduct
• NUH previously paid £1.66 million in fines for failing to provide safe care to mothers and babies