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The Latest Breaking News from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

New DNA test cuts brain tumour diagnosis times from ‘weeks to days’

NHS England said that the test will be trialled across specialist centres in England

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Maternity care needs more than answers: it needs change

The Ockenden Review into maternity and neonatal services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust was damning. It confirmed what families, staff and previous reviews have been saying for years: the failures in maternity care are serious, repeated and systemic.

The Conversation · Jul 1

Maternity review: New national commissioner ‘will tackle NHS failures’

The Government will appoint the new commissioner to drive change after a report concluded families have suffered from repeated failures in NHS care.

Evening Standard · Jun 29

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Supporting women in early labour is important for safe maternity care

The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust report has identified serious failings in care at one of England’s largest maternity services, with lessons for maternity units nationally. Among its findings was a repeated problem at the very start of labour: women and families struggled to access timely assessment and felt dismissed…

The Conversation · Jun 29

Decomposing bodies found in mortuary at scandal-hit NHS trust

There was also a risk of the wrong bodies being released to funeral services

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Bodies found in ‘advanced deterioration’ at scandal-hit NHS trust this year

Human Tissue Authority inspectors visited Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust in March.

Evening Standard · Jun 25

NHS Edited Dead Baby's Medical Records After She Died, Report Found

An independent review into Nottingham maternity care reveals avoidable harm to mothers and babies, systemic failures, and a toxic culture, prompting government action and ongoing investigations.

International Business Times UK · Jun 25

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Toxic culture and missed opportunities: Key findings from bombshell report into Nottingham maternity scandal

At least 94 babies may have suffered avoidable stillbirths due to failings in the care of mothers and babies by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

The Independent UK · Jun 24

What is Martha’s Rule? Scheme rolled out after shocking NHS Trust maternity failures

A report found 520 mothers and babies suffered potentially avoidable harm or death

The Independent UK · Jun 24

More than 500 mothers and babies ‘died or suffered potentially avoidable harm’

Over 2,500 families and more than 800 members of staff have contributed to the largest maternity inquiry in the history of the NHS.

Evening Standard · Jun 24

NHS trust sacks staff for accessing health records of Nottingham stab victims

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust said ’11 members of staff have been dismissed and a further 14 have had actions taken against them’.

Evening Standard · May 21

Nottingham maternity scandal hospital data was ‘maliciously’ deleted, police say

Families of Nottingham Maternity Scandal review ‘distressed’ and ‘appalled’ to learn their data was maliciously deleted

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025

Scandal-hit NHS trust in corporate manslaughter probe over maternity deaths

A criminal investigation was launched in 2023 regarding the care provided by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025

NHS trust at centre of maternity deaths scandal investigated for manslaughter

Detectives launched a criminal investigation into Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust after The Independent revealed babies had died or suffered serious injuries at maternity units

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

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The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025

Plastic surgeon guilty of attempting to murder fellow doctor he ‘hated’

Peter Brooks, 61, was convicted of attempting to kill a fellow plastic surgeon who gave evidence in his disciplinary proceedings.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

NHS trust steps down from critical incident at hospital emergency department

The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust urged patients to continue to make use of pharmacies, urgent treatment centres and 111 to receive care.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Bereaved parents welcome police investigation into maternity care at NHS trust

Dr Jack and Sarah Hawkins lost their daughter Harriet during labour due to failings in care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Massive baby deaths scandal sparks police probe into Nottingham maternity failings

First uncovered by The Independent in 2021, the inquiry is set to examine nearly 1,800 cases in what could be the UK’s largest-ever maternity scandal

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The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Police preparing to launch investigation into maternity care at NHS trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust’s maternity care is currently being reviewed by midwife Donna Ockenden.

Daily Mirror · Jul 10, 2023

Grieving parents at centre of UK's 'biggest maternity scandal' weep as probe launched

The Nottingham inquiry is being led by Donna Ockenden, the midwifery expert whose Shrewsbury report concluded in March that failures had led to more than 200 deaths of babies

Nottingham Post · Jul 10, 2023

Nottingham hospitals trust to be more 'honest' with families affected by maternity failings

A major review into Nottingham's maternity services is continuing

Nottingham Post · Jul 9, 2023

Significant change in NUH maternity review means more cases to be investigated

It comes as Trust chairman will apologise to affected families

Nottingham Post · Jul 5, 2023

Staff and patients at Nottingham University Hospitals celebrate NHS 75th anniversary

Two giant birthday cards have been presented to Nottingham's hospitals, to celebrate the 75th anniversary, on July 5

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

Failure to listen on maternity care issues a ‘brick wall’ for affected families

Nick Carver OBE will address families who have been the victims of failings in maternity care at a meeting on Monday.

Nottingham Post · Jul 5, 2023

NUH chairman to publicly commit to honest and transparent relationship with maternity families

The trust is planning a meaningful apology for the families affected

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