The Latest Breaking News from Donna Ockenden

The horrific birth stories from Shrewsbury NHS trust are haunting. Sadly, they’re not unique

More than 200 babies died through lack of care. Why are women in childbirth repeatedly treated so badly, asks Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022

Sajid Javid vows to ‘go after’ those responsible for NHS maternity scandal

Health secretary says he wants people held to account for Shrewsbury and Telford hospital trust failings

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022

NHS maternity scandal probe boss warns similar tragedies could happen at other hospitals

Donna Ockenden's report revealed hundreds of babies died after poor care at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust. Now, a new repport says NHS staff feel unable to speak up about dangerous practices

Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2022

Baby deaths inquiry points to issues across England’s maternity services

Analysis: lack of staff, lack of training and lack of oversight all contributed to NHS maternity scandal

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2022

The 15 areas hospital maternity units must urgently act on to improve safety for babies and mums

Maternity care has come under the spotlight after major failings at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust - now all hospitals have been asked to improve their care

Chronicle Live · Mar 30, 2022

Shrewsbury maternity scandal: Key findings from damning Ockenden inquiry report

Staff at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust still fear speaking out, says Ockenden inquiry chair

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022

Shrewsbury maternity scandal: Read Sajid Javid’s statement to the Commons in full

Sajid Javid apologises for maternity service failings reported at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022

At a glance: Key points from the Ockenden report

The independent review’s final report was published on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022

The heartbreaking death of a Welsh couple's baby that led to the worst maternity scandal in the history of the NHS being uncovered

Richard and Rhiannon's staunch campaigning led to an independent inquiry into maternity services at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust which identified that more than 201 babies and nine mothers may have survived had they received proper care

Wales Online · Mar 30, 2022

The 15 areas EVERY maternity unit in England must act on now to improve safety for babies and mums

Maternity care has come under the spotlight after major failings at one trust which cost the lives of 201 babies and nine mothers

Wales Online · Mar 30, 2022