Maternity Review Exposes Systemic Failures
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The NHS’s biggest maternity review ever is set to drop Wednesday, exposing systemic failures that led to preventable baby deaths and harmed mothers — a crisis that’s already cost the trust millions, including the UK’s largest maternity fine of £1.6 million for three infant deaths. Led by senior midwife Donna Ockenden, the review runs alongside Operation Perth, a police probe launched in June 2025 into maternity failures at Nottingham City Hospital and the Queen’s Medical Centre. Families of lost children — like Harriet, whose death was later deemed “almost certainly preventable,” and Wynter, who died minutes after birth — are demanding justice and accountability. Police made their first arrests last Monday, targeting two men over mortuary misconduct, while regulators including the GMC and NMC investigate individual staff. Covering a staggering 13-year span from 2012 to 2025, this review could reshape maternity care in the UK. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6423882327df99ad
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