Bodies found in 'advanced deterioration' at under-fire trust
Summary
Eight bodies were found in poor condition in the mortuary of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS trust due to lack of freezer space. An investigation also found poor identity checks and other failures in after-death care. Two men were arrested linked to the mortuary service issues.Key Facts
- Eight bodies showed advanced decay because they were not stored in freezers on time.
- The inspection was done by the Human Tissue Authority, the agency that oversees mortuary care.
- Some babies’ post-mortem exams were done in unsuitable labs without properly trained staff.
- There were failures in checking identities properly, risking the wrong body going to families.
- A previous review found problems with maternity care and after-death treatment of babies and a mother.
- Two men were arrested on suspicion of misconduct related to mortuary operations.
- The Nottingham University Hospitals trust said sorry and launched a plan to improve.
- The inspection found three critical, six major, and one minor failure in standards at trust hospitals.
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