As of the end of the day on the 31^st May 2025, the Review closed to new cases. This means that we are no longer accepting new families into the Review. The Trust will identify cases that meet the Review’s Terms of Reference up until 31^st May and will notify the Review of these cases as soon as they can; this means that these families will receive initial contact from the Review team after the closing date of the 31^st May. The Review team will continue to: review family cases and write personalised family feedback, meet with families, and staff, analyse their findings, write the final report. Our team are contactable Monday-Friday 8am-5pm to answer any questions that you may have.

Ockenden Maternity Review

Catharine Belen

Catharine joined the Administration team in June 2025, bringing over 15 years of operational and contract management experience gained in high-responsibility roles. Her background includes managing complex workflows, coordinating audits, and maintaining high-integrity data systems. With a degree in Business Administration (Economics), she has led support teams, managed stakeholder communications, and handled sensitive documentation with consistency and care. Her adaptability, eye for detail, and strong organisational sense make her a steady and trusted presence in supporting the delivery of compassionate, timely, and transparent review services.

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