Bereaved families call for national inquiry into England’s maternity services Parents are asking the Health Secretary for a judge-led independent review into nationwide maternity services. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon says she's 'very often' misrepresented amid 'ridiculous' media coverage THE First Minister gave a long-ranging interview with a magazine in her Holyrood constituency ... The National (Scotland) · May 24, 2022
North East dad's fundraising challenge after daughter's tragic cancer death aged 8 Amelia Davies was just eight years old when she tragically died following a brave battle with neuroblastoma Chronicle Live · Apr 10, 2022
Dad takes on fundraising challenge after young daughter's tragic death Amelia Davies', eight, loving parents have raised almost £10,000 for charities in her name after her tragic death. Daily Record · Apr 10, 2022
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
Thursday briefing: Ukraine bracing for new attacks in the east Peace talks to resume on Friday … biggest maternity scandal in the history of the NHS … and photographing the most distant star ever seen The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2022
Shrewsbury maternity inquiry: ‘Cruelty beyond comprehension’ as mothers blamed for babies’ deaths Donna Ockenden warns of ongoing care failings at Shrewsbury as staff told her they still fear speaking out The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022
Original Ockenden campaigners speak of ‘bittersweet’ milestone Rhiannon Davies and Kayleigh Griffiths say they hope the report will bring about urgent change in maternity care across England. 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
Shrewsbury maternity scandal: Baby deaths led to unmasking of major NHS scandal This morning a damning report by maternity expert Donna Ockenden found that poor care at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust may have led to the deaths of more than 200 babies and mums, including infants Kate Stanton Davies and Pippa Griffiths Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2022
Shrewsbury maternity scandal: NHS trust blamed mothers as hundreds of babies died avoidably, report finds Inquiry says more than 200 may have died in largest maternity scandal in NHS history The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022
Shrewsbury maternity scandal: Over 200 babies may have survived with proper care Today a report identified at least 201 babies and nine mothers who may have survived had they had proper care at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2022
Shropshire baby deaths report: parents express relief and anger Campaigners hope damning report on inadequate maternity care at Royal Shrewsbury hospital will bring lasting change The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2022
Police examine 600 cases after damning NHS baby deaths report Inquiry into maternity practices at Shrewsbury and Telford hospital trust finds 201 babies could have survived with better care The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2022
Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2022 Horror of worst scandal in NHS history as 300 babies die or left brain damaged Botched births meant mothers and babies died and some newborns were left brain damaged, while the hospital trust was being held up as an example of good practice due to its low caesarean rates
The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2022 Families ‘frustrated’ at delay in publication of maternity scandal report Review investigated 1,862 cases of possible harm to mothers and babies at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS trust