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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Denis Campbell Health policy editor

East Kent inquiry: dozens of babies and mothers died or injured in childbirth

Sarah and Tom Richford with their son, Harry
Sarah and Tom Richford with their son Harry, who died at seven days old in November 2017 at the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother hospital in Margate, Kent. Photograph: Derek Richford/PA

Dozens of babies and mothers died or were injured during childbirth because of repeated failings in maternity care at a major NHS trust, a damning report has found.

Dr Bill Kirkup, who led the investigation, said his findings into substandard care at the East Kent trust between 2009 and 2020 were “shocking and uncomfortable” and had a catastrophic impact on families.

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