Bereaved parents to give evidence at independent review of Sussex maternity services
Summary
An independent review has started to examine maternity and newborn care at hospitals in Sussex, following concerns about the deaths of many babies. Bereaved parents will give evidence to help improve the quality and safety of care for pregnant women and newborns.Key Facts
- Susan Cacciacarro’s baby Chiara was stillborn at 37 weeks after concerns about growth were not acted upon.
- Chiara’s death is one of at least 55 baby deaths linked to care problems at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
- The review is led by Donna Ockenden, a senior midwife known for investigating maternity care issues in the UK.
- The review will cover more than 1,000 cases of maternity and neonatal care since 2018.
- The review aims to hear from bereaved families and staff to find answers and improve safety.
- The Truth for Our Babies group represents families affected and encourages others to take part.
- The University Hospitals Sussex chief executive expressed sympathy for the families involved.
- The review’s goal is to make maternity services safer and prevent future harm to mothers and babies.
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