Key facts
- Dozens of babies died or suffered serious injury at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
- An inquiry is examining the care provided to 2,500 families at the trust.
- Former midwives reported staff used offensive terms to refer to patients.
- Staff were allegedly told by bosses not to be 'too kind' to pregnant women.
This report highlights severe failures in maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, where numerous infant deaths and injuries have occurred. Accounts from former midwives reveal a concerning environment where staff allegedly used offensive language towards patients and received instructions to limit their kindness, suggesting systemic issues in patient care and management.