The Latest Breaking News from the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham maternity scandal families make plea to new health secretary

The findings of Donna Ockenden’s review are set to be released on 24 June

The Independent UK · May 21

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

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 · Nov 1, 2023

Evidence of criminality will be referred to police, says maternity review head

Midwifery expert Donna Ockenden is chairing a review into maternity care at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

‘Not a single person held to account’: Families demand action against those who caused baby deaths at NHS trust

‘Not a single person has been held to account. How is this possible?’

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

Families ‘expect action’ against those who caused baby deaths at NHS trust

Hundreds of families are believed to have been affected by maternity care failings at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Nottingham hospitals chief to publicly apologise to victims of maternity care scandal

The trust's boss will apologise on its behalf to parents who were affected by poor maternity care at its annual public meeting in July

Nottingham Post · May 25, 2023

NHS Trust chief to publicly apologise to victims of maternity care scandal

The midwife leading a review into care of mothers and babies at the trust said almost 2,000 parents and staff had shared their concerns.

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023