'From excitement to emptiness': Families affected by largest NHS maternity scandal tell their stories

A landmark inquiry into the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has revealed systemic failures in maternity care, resulting in hundreds of preventable deaths and injuries. Families affected by the scandal are sharing their stories as the report calls for urgent improvements in patient safety.
Why it matters
This report exposes one of the largest healthcare scandals in NHS history, highlighting the human cost of institutional negligence.
Image source, Jacob King/PA Wire Image caption, Donna Ockenden gave a press conference in Nottingham on Wednesday, following the publication of her long-awaited report
The article relies on official inquiry findings and personal testimonies, maintaining a factual and empathetic tone.
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