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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: Families recall deaths and injuries of babies being ‘brushed under the carpet’

‘When something isn’t right, just listen to the parents,’ says Nikhita Hose, whose son Caleb died in January 2021

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022

This Morning's Holly Willoughby holds back tears as mum shares heartbreaking loss of baby

This Morning's Holly Willoughby struggled to hold back the tears this morning as a mum who lost one of her twins during the Shrewsbury maternity scandal opened up about her pain

Daily Mirror · 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

Shrewsbury maternity scandal: ‘Unimaginable trauma’ caused, says Javid as report details avoidable baby deaths

Follow updates as Shewsbury maternity scandal inquiry published

The Independent UK · 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

Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2022

Shrewsbury maternity scandal: Hundreds of babies may have died in decades-long failings, report set to find

‘When something isn’t right, just listen to the parents,’ says Nikhita Hose, whose son Caleb died in January 2021

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

Women and babies remain at risk of unsafe NHS care, experts warn

Exclusive: Health leaders say midwife shortage means they cannot meet recommendations in review into Shropshire trust failures

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2022

300 babies died or left brain damaged in maternity NHS scandal, damning report to say

A total of 300 babies died or were left brain damaged due to avoidable errors in care at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, the independent review will state when published this week

Daily Mirror · Mar 27, 2022

Families silenced or ignored, says midwife behind review into maternity care

A final report of the independent review of maternity services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust will be published on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2022