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Nottingham maternity inquiry exposes simple truth – the NHS is failing women

ANALYSIS: The scandal is a scathing indictment of the poor maternity care given to thousands of women across the country. When will it change, asks Rebecca Thomas

The Independent UK

Hundreds of babies and mothers died or were harmed at Nottingham NHS hospitals, damning review finds

More than 500 cases of potentially avoidable harm uncovered by the inquiry with chair Donna Ockenden urging victims’ voices to be a ‘catalyst for lasting national change’

The Independent UK

More than 500 mothers and babies ‘died or suffered potentially avoidable harm’

Over 2,500 families and more than 800 members of staff have contributed to the largest maternity inquiry in the history of the NHS.

Evening Standard

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Nottingham maternity care scandal review: what are the key findings?

Review of 2,500 cases between 2012 and 2025 finds ‘systemic’ and ‘deep-rooted’ failures, a bullying culture and racism

The Guardian - UK

‘I was told I was being dramatic during labour. Now my child cannot walk or talk’

A report published into a maternity scandal at Nottingham hospitals, first uncovered by The Independent, outlines how failures at every level contributed to families suffering harm

The Independent UK

How The Independent exposed the Nottingham maternity scandal

The Nottingham maternity scandal inquiry covered around 2,500 cases and is the largest maternity review in NHS history

The Independent UK

Nottingham maternity inquiry: Largest-ever review to reveal how failings led to babies’ deaths

The review, led by Donna Ockenden, will be published on Wednesday

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Ockenden maternity review: Families tell of heartbreak over baby deaths

Senior midwife Donna Ockenden is publishing a report on Wednesday into poor maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Independent UK

Maternity review families say they were called ‘compo seekers’ by NHS staff

Nearly 2,500 families are involved in an independent review of maternity care in Nottingham after alleged harm to babies and mothers

The Independent UK

NHS staff ‘made heartless criticisms about families in maternity review’

Nearly 2,500 families are involved in an independent review of maternity care in Nottingham after alleged harm to babies and mothers.

Evening Standard

Police launch corporate manslaughter inquiry into Nottingham hospital trust

Inquiry into Nottingham university hospitals NHS trust follows deaths and serious injuries related to maternity care

The Guardian - UK

NHS trust at centre of maternity deaths scandal investigated for manslaughter

Detectives launched a criminal investigation into Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust after The Independent revealed babies had died or suffered serious injuries at maternity units

The Independent UK

9 ways to navigate Christmas as a separated or divorced parent

Planning, communication and a healthy dose of compromise are all key. By Lisa Salmon.

The Independent UK

Conservative government was ‘asleep at the wheel’ in relation to maternity safety, says top midwife

Nottingham families call for individual staff to be held criminially accountable for failing

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Maternity: Broken Trust review – the furious tale of grieving parents’ fight for justice

This fine documentary about the maternity care failures that led to avoidable deaths never lets the awful stories obscure the bigger picture – the importance of accountability

The Independent UK

Progress made in maternity care ‘not good enough’, says Nottingham NHS trust chief

Trust was deemed to have improved its maternity services following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission

The Independent UK

Nottingham NHS trust chief executive says improved rating ‘not good enough’

The trust was deemed to have improved its maternity services following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

The Independent UK

‘Families’ maternity concerns should have been addressed earlier’

Senior midwife Donna Ockenden spoke on Radio 4’s Today programme after Nottinghamshire Police announced they were launching an investigation.

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The Independent UK

Bereaved parents welcome police investigation into maternity care at NHS trust

Dr Jack and Sarah Hawkins lost their daughter Harriet during labour due to failings in care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Guardian - UK

Police to launch inquiry into maternity failings at Nottingham hospitals trust

Officers say they are preparing criminal investigation into services at Nottingham university hospitals trust and will meet families

Nottingham Post

Significant change in NUH maternity review means more cases to be investigated

It comes as Trust chairman will apologise to affected families

Bristol Post

TUI honeymoon in Turkey cut short for newlyweds as mum ends up on IV drip

They had travelled with their children to celebrate

Wales Online

Newlyweds' TUI honeymoon in Turkey cut short as mum ends up on IV drip

They had travelled with their children to celebrate

Daily Mirror

Couple's luxury TUI holiday nightmare as illness forces them to fly home 3 days early

Terry, 35, and Sarah Hawkins, 32, were among some tourists who became unwell after travelling to Rixos Sungate resort in Antalya, Turkey - and have now instructed lawyers to take legal action

Liverpool Echo

Couple's TUI honeymoon ruined when mum ended up in hospital

Terry and Sarah had to cut their holiday short after becoming unwell

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