Babies and mothers died after 'systemic and sustained' failings, largest NHS maternity review finds
A major NHS maternity review has uncovered systemic failings at Nottingham University Hospitals, resulting in avoidable harm or death for over 500 mothers and babies. The report highlights a toxic culture and a failure by senior leadership to address known issues.
Why it matters
This inquiry exposes critical safety failures in public healthcare, prompting urgent calls for accountability and systemic reform.
Image source, Jacob King/PA Wire Image caption, Sarah Andrews (left) and Sarah Hawkins (right) both lost their daughters due to maternity failings
The article reports on the findings of an independent inquiry with a focus on public health accountability.
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