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An independent review into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust found 444 maternity cases and 76 neonatal cases with "potentially avoidable" outcomes between 2012 and 2025, making it the largest maternity inquiry in NHS history.

An independent review into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust found 444 maternity cases and 76 neonatal cases with "potentially avoidable" outcomes between 2012 and 2025, making it the largest maternity inquiry in NHS history.

The review, led by senior midwife Donna Ockenden, found that different care may have altered the outcome for 156 babies who died, including 94 stillbirths and 62 neonatal deaths, and identified 105 potentially avoidable severe brain injuries.

The review, led by senior midwife Donna Ockenden, found that different care may have altered the outcome for 156 babies who died, including 94 stillbirths and 62 neonatal deaths, and identified 105 potentially avoidable severe brain injuries.

The report identified "deeply embedded systemic failures" at the trust, including a bullying and toxic culture, chronic staff shortages and repeated failures to escalate concerns, with more than 40% of staff reporting they had witnessed or experienced bullying.

The report identified "deeply embedded systemic failures" at the trust, including a bullying and toxic culture, chronic staff shortages and repeated failures to escalate concerns, with more than 40% of staff reporting they had witnessed or experienced bullying.

In February 2025, NUH was fined a record £1.6 million over the "avoidable" deaths of three babies in 2021, after admitting six counts of failing to provide safe care. Nottinghamshire Police also launched a separate criminal investigation, Operation Perth, in 2023.

In February 2025, NUH was fined a record £1.6 million over the "avoidable" deaths of three babies in 2021, after admitting six counts of failing to provide safe care. Nottinghamshire Police also launched a separate criminal investigation, Operation Perth, in 2023.

Health Secretary James Murray announced the expansion of Martha's Rule to all maternity units in England, giving patients 24/7 access to a second opinion. He said "no options are off the table" regarding a statutory public inquiry, as called for by affected families.

Health Secretary James Murray announced the expansion of Martha's Rule to all maternity units in England, giving patients 24/7 access to a second opinion. He said "no options are off the table" regarding a statutory public inquiry, as called for by affected families.

The government announced that NHS staff who refuse to give evidence to maternity inquiries could face up to two years in prison. A maternity care expert told GB News that fragmented record systems and reduced safety funding — cut from £95 million to £2 million — have compounded care risks.

The government announced that NHS staff who refuse to give evidence to maternity inquiries could face up to two years in prison. A maternity care expert told GB News that fragmented record systems and reduced safety funding — cut from £95 million to £2 million — have compounded care risks.

NHS Nottingham Maternity Scandal: 156 Babies Died

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