Hundreds of mothers and babies died or were harmed at ‘toxic’ NHS trust – The Latest | Women

A shocking report into the biggest ever maternity care scandal in the NHS has revealed more than 500 mothers and babies died or were harmed as a result of inadequate care in Nottingham. The review, led by senior midwife Donna Ockenden, found there was a dismissive attitude to women’s concerns, failures in maternity care, staff shortages, a toxic culture and racism at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS trust. Lucy Hough speaks to UK health and inequalities correspondent Tobi Thomas.