Probe into claims Southport victims' NHS records accessed
Summary
An NHS ambulance trust is investigating claims that staff looked at the medical records of victims from the July 2024 Southport attack without permission. Families of the injured victims are upset and want a full review of how patient data is protected in the NHS.Key Facts
- The Southport attack in July 2024 injured 10 children and killed 3 young girls.
- Staff at North West Ambulance Service may have accessed victims' medical records without a valid reason.
- Earlier, nearly 50 staff at Aintree Hospital were found to have improperly viewed records of the injured.
- Families only learned about ambulance staff access after reviewing documents two years later.
- The victims’ families demand a full NHS England review of data protection rules and staff discipline.
- NHS trusts have not confirmed if photos of injuries were seen by unauthorized staff.
- The ambulance trust said it is investigating and has improved its procedures but is not formally punishing staff.
- Victims and their families feel deeply hurt and betrayed by the possible breaches of privacy.
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