Two investigations are underway into the death of a baby in Tameside General Hospital earlier this year.
Luca Yates tragically passed away at just one-day-old in the hospital on January 24 this year. Today, a pre-inquest review into his untimely death revealed that two investigations into the circumstances are underway.
Both of those fall alongside the coronial case, which is being presided over by Area Coroner Chris Morris. The two investigations are being undertaken by the NHS Trust which runs Tameside General Hospital and by the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB), an independent body.
Representing the HSIB at the hearing in Stockport was Cathryn Britton. She told the court: “This process is to look at the medical records and interview staff involved in the care of Miss Ditchfield and also uses clinical advisors to help us prepare the report that are independent of the Trust. They are HSIB advisors.
“We have incorporated the post-mortem report as well. It is now with the Trust for factual accuracy checks. That will be back by August 4. We will speak with the parents to see how they would like us to share it with them so they can check for accuracy.”
Cheryl Rowbotham, appearing on behalf of Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care Partnership, added: “It has been completed to a point, [we’re] waiting for the post-mortem. That report is well underway and should be finalised.”
A further pre-inquest review into Luca’s death is scheduled for October 21, 2022.
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