This is the official website for the independent review of maternity services at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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.

Latest Updates

Monthly Update – February 2025

Watch the February 2025 update from Donna Ockenden, Chair of the independent review of maternity services at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

A statement from Donna Ockenden

Today, the thoughts of all the Independent Review team are with the parents, grandparents, and families of babies Adele, Quinn, and Kahlani. The Independent Review promises that Adele, Quinn, Kahlani & their families will have their voices heard and amplified through the Review. The fine of £1.6million to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust for the […]

Update from Donna Ockenden

As part of our commitment to remain open and honest throughout the duration of the Review, we try to provide updates to all families within the Review, as often and as sensitively, as we can. Please read the following update from Donna Ockenden, Chair of the Review, about the Review’s progress and what this means […]

Support for families

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

Support available for all maternity review families

Download Family Psychological Support Service Pathway [PDF]
Download Frequently Asked Questions [PDF]

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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.

Read the report