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.
Download PDF Newsletter Family Feedback and publication of the report – what to expect The below information is relevant to families included within the main part of the Review. The report will be published in June 2026 (date to be confirmed). The report will outline the Review’s findings, incorporating anonymised analysis from family experiences. Any […]
Download Update Newsletter PDF Thank you Thank you to all of the families who were able to attend the family meeting on Saturday 17 January. Donna Ockenden, Chair of the Review, gave an update on the progress of the Review and provided information on what to expect in the lead up to publication of the […]
Download Newsletter PDF Support over Christmas Dear families,We recognise that as we near the end of the year, some families in the Review may find this time especially difficult. We want you to feel supported by the Review team, FPSS, and the many support organisations and charities that provide their services both locally, regionally, and […]
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.
