Bodies in Nottingham NHS trust mortuary in state of ‘advanced deterioration’, inspectors say
Summary
Inspectors found several bodies in poor condition at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS trust’s mortuary because they were not put in freezers on time. The trust, facing a large investigation into maternity care failures, admitted it lacks enough storage and is working on fixing these problems.Key Facts
- Eight bodies were found in advanced decay during a March inspection at Nottingham’s NHS trust mortuary.
- The bodies were not transferred to freezers quickly enough, causing decomposition.
- Identification wristbands were sometimes not checked, risking the wrong body being given to families.
- The trust is central to the NHS’s biggest maternity care investigation, involving more than 500 mothers and babies harmed or died between 2012 and 2025.
- A report by midwife Donna Ockenden highlighted systemic failings at the trust and detailed poor treatment of families.
- The trust’s chief executive apologized and accepted responsibility for the mortuary issues.
- The trust has created an action plan with independent oversight to improve mortuary services and maintain its regulatory license.
- Two men were arrested and bailed on suspicion of misconduct related to mortuary practices as part of a police inquiry called Operation Perth.
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