“Investigating Care Standards: The Expanding Inquiry into Nottingham Maternity Services” — what this page in the network covers. The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is currently the focus of the largest maternity inquiry in the history of the National Health Service. The investigation is examining the care provided to approximately 2,500 families over a thirteen-year period, covering cases from 2012 to 2025. This comprehensive review was prompted by high numbers of stillbirths, neonatal deaths, and injuries sustained by both mothers and babies at City Hospital and the Queen's Medical Centre.
Recent findings have shed light on deeply concerning cultural issues within the unit, including the use of offensive language by staff to describe patients. Evidence obtained by Panorama, including internal documents and testimony from several midwives, highlights a troubling environment that may have impacted patient safety. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.