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Birth scandal in England: over 500 mothers and babies harmed due to neglect
In the birth scandal at hospitals in Nottingham, England, between 2012 and 2025, 444 women and 76 babies died or were harmed due to inadequate care and neglect. An independent report revealed systematic failures.
In a 13-year period, the birth scandal at Nottingham University Hospitals within the UK's National Health Service (NHS) has been documented by an independent report. According to the report prepared by midwifery expert Donna Ockenden, 444 women and 76 newborns were harmed or died due to inadequate care, neglect, and systematic failures between 2012 and 2025.
The report examined cases of stillbirth, neonatal death, maternal death, and severe injury, and indicated that approximately 2,500 families were affected. Experts determined that infants received inadequate care and that these harms could have been prevented with a different approach.
Ockenden described the report's findings as "extremely disturbing." She noted that junior staff were afraid to voice their concerns and argued that institutional reputation took precedence over patient safety at the hospitals.
We unconditionally apologize to the women and families who have been harmed, suffered loss, trauma, or distress while receiving care in our services.
In a written statement following the report's release, officials from Nottingham University Hospitals accepted responsibility and pledged comprehensive reforms to maternity services.
In a previous independent report published in 2022, Ockenden revealed that 201 babies and 9 mothers had died due to poor care in England between 2000 and 2019. The new report is being described as the "biggest birth scandal" in NHS history.
Source: Sabah
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