Over 160 staff contact Nottingham maternity review team

Over 160 members of staff have contacted a review team which is examining failings at maternity units run by a Nottingham hospital trust.

The review, which was opened last month by Donna Ockenden who previously led an inquiry into the maternity scandal at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust, will examine how dozens of babies died or were injured in Nottingham.

On 13^th October, the review launched a Staff Voices initiative, calling for trust staff past and present and those who have had contact with the service to engage with the review.

Ms Ockenden said “Since we launched the Staff Voices initiative, more than 160 staff have contacted the maternity review.  We are really pleased with this response, however, it is a tiny fraction of the staff members working in and around maternity services at the trust.  Please do come forward and ensure your voice is heard.”

The trust has said it welcomes the review and will work closely with Ms Ockenden and her team.

Michelle Rhodes, chief nurse at NUH, said “We are deeply sorry for the unimaginable distress that has been caused due to failings in our maternity services.

“We know that an apology will never be enough and we owe it to those who have been failed, those we’re caring for today and to our staff to deliver a better maternity service for our communities.”

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