Key facts
- 15 staff members sacked by NUH NHS Trust for accessing victims' records.
- 15 final written warnings and two first written warnings issued.
- A new system is being implemented to protect patient records and detect breaches.
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has dismissed an additional four staff members, bringing the total to 15 sacked for inappropriately accessing the medical records of victims of the June 2023 Nottingham attacks. The trust also issued 15 final written warnings and two first written warnings. The families of the victims, Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates, have been informed of the developments. Dr Manjeet Shehmar, medical director at NUH, stated there is no excuse for accessing patient records without a legitimate reason and apologized for the distress caused to the families. Investigations are ongoing into the inappropriate access of files belonging to surviving victims. The trust is implementing a new system to protect patient records and prevent future breaches, alongside a campaign to educate staff on data protection. The Nottingham Inquiry, examining the lead-up to the attacks and the aftermath, has also heard about similar breaches by probation service officers and police staff.