Maternity inquiry chair Donna Ockenden says she has learnt lessons from past Shropshire review

Donna Ockenden, chair of several maternity service inquiries, reflects on lessons learned from her 2022 report on the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. She remains focused on improving patient safety as she prepares to publish a new report on Nottingham's maternity services.
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The inquiry highlights systemic failures in healthcare and the ongoing struggle for accountability and reform in the NHS.
Image caption, Donna Ockenden said she was confident progress was being made between families affected by the scandal in Shropshire and their NHS trust
The article reports on public health oversight and personal accounts of medical negligence in a balanced manner.
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