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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Thomas

Lucy Letby doctor’s damning verdict: NHS bosses who ignored warnings must account for nurse’s crimes

BBC/Cheshire Constabulary/PA

The doctor who first raised the alarm over Lucy Letby has called for NHS managers to be held accountable for ignoring concerns.

Lead paediatric consultant Dr Stephen Brearey wants hospital managers to be regulated in the same way as doctors and nurses, after Britain’s most prolific child killer was allowed to continue in her role until June 2016 despite concerns being raised by clinicians months before.

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