Two men arrested in relation to hospital mortuary practices in Nottingham
Summary
Two men were arrested in Nottingham on suspicion of misconduct related to how a hospital mortuary was run. This is part of a larger investigation into serious failings in maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust that have harmed families.Key Facts
- Two men, aged 55 and 59, were arrested in connection with mortuary service operations at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
- The arrests relate to breaches of the Human Tissue Act found by Nottinghamshire police’s Operation Perth investigation.
- The mortuary services involved are at Queen’s Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital.
- The case is linked to the NHS’s biggest inquiry into maternity services failures leading to baby deaths and family harm.
- Around 2,500 families and 800 staff contributed to the independent maternity review led by Donna Ockenden.
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has paid millions in compensation and fines due to poor care.
- Nottinghamshire Police are also investigating corporate manslaughter charges related to the maternity failings.
- Professional regulators (GMC and NMC) are probing allegations against individual healthcare staff.
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