Report on Nottingham NHS maternity scandal to reveal ‘horrendous’ failings

Insider indicates Ockenden inquiry has uncovered appalling behaviour including racism toward mothers The report of the inquiry into the biggest maternity scandal in NHS history will outline “horrendous” failings in the care provided to women in Nottingham, the Guardian can reveal. A catalogue of appalling behaviour over many years by staff at the city’s two hospitals – Queen’s Medical Centre and Nottingham City hospital – included racism towards mothers, it will say. Continue reading...

By Denis Campbell and Tobi Thomas