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UK's 'largest birth scandal': Over 500 mothers and babies harmed
A lack of care, neglect and systemic failures at hospitals in Nottingham have led to more than 500 mothers and babies dying or suffering serious harm. An independent report examined cases affecting approximately 2,500 families between 2012 and 2025.
More than 500 mothers and babies have died or suffered serious harm due to failures in maternity services, inadequate care and systemic issues at hospitals in Nottingham, UK.
According to a report by The Guardian, Donna Ockenden, a specialist in obstetrics, prepared a comprehensive and independent report on maternity services in Nottingham.
The report, described as the "largest birth scandal" in the history of the UK's National Health Service (NHS), found that over 13 years, a total of 444 women and 76 newborns at Nottingham University Hospitals faced "potentially preventable" outcomes. It was determined that the newborns received inappropriate care and that the harm could have been prevented with a different approach.
Report's findings 'extremely concerning'
Reviewing cases of stillbirths, neonatal deaths, maternal deaths and severe injuries between 2012 and 2025, affecting approximately 2,500 families, Ockenden said the findings were extremely concerning.
Ockenden stated that junior employees were afraid to raise concerns and that hospitals prioritized institutional reputation.
Hospital apology and reform pledge
Following the publication of the report, which sparked widespread reaction in the UK, officials from Nottingham University Hospitals issued a written statement.
The statement said, "We offer an unconditional apology to the women and families who have been harmed, experienced loss, trauma or pain while receiving care in our hospitals." It also accepted responsibility and pledged to implement reforms in service delivery.
In a previous independent report published in 2022, Ockenden had stated that 201 babies and 9 mothers died due to inappropriate care in the UK between 2000 and 2019.
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