This Review has been established by NHS England in May 2022, following significant concerns raised regarding the quality and safety of maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) and concerns of local families. This review replaces a previous regionally led review after some families expressed concern and made representation to the SoS at DHSC.
Donna Ockenden is leading a team of experienced doctors and midwives working in maternity services right across England, from Newcastle to Cornwall, to review cases of serious and potentially serious concern in maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. None of them will have any connection to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Chief Constable Kate Meynell said: “On Wednesday I met with Donna Ockenden to discuss her Independent Review into maternity cases of potentially significant concern at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) and to build up a clearer picture of the work that is taking place. We want to work alongside the review but also ensure […]
MASIC are delighted and proud to announce that Donna Ockenden will be joining us as a new patron on 19/07/2023. Donna has more than 30 years’ experience of working within a variety of health settings, both in the UK and internationally, and is currently leading the independent review of maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals […]
Below are some links to pages providing support links for families.
Regional Services: Nottingham
National Baby Loss Organisations
National Sibling Support
National Bereavement Support
Faith Based Bereavement Support
Support for families when a child has a disability
For Fathers
Professional Counselling Organisations
Download Family Psychological Support Service Pathway [PDF]
Download Frequently Asked Questions [PDF]
On Thursday 10th December 2020, we launched the first report of the independent review into maternity services at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. The report outlines the local actions for learning for the Trust and immediate and essential actions for the Trust and wider system that are required to be implemented now to improve safety in maternity services for the Trust and across England.
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