Largest maternity review in NHS history to be published
The NHS is set to publish the largest maternity review in its history, detailing widespread failings at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust that resulted in preventable baby deaths and harm. Led by Donna Ockenden, the report follows contributions from 2,500 families and coincides with an ongoing police investigation into the trust's practices.
Why it matters
This report represents a critical moment for NHS accountability, highlighting systemic failures in patient safety and the potential for significant legal and structural reforms within the UK's healthcare system.
Image caption, The review has looked into failings at maternity units run by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the Queen s Medical Centre (pictured)
The report relies on factual reporting of an official inquiry, police investigations, and documented legal settlements without injecting partisan commentary or emotive language.
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