'My baby died after I was ignored': More families call for NHS maternity inquiry
Summary
Dozens of families are raising concerns about maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, following reports of inadequate care that may have contributed to stillbirths and injuries. The trust recognizes the need for improvements and has taken steps to address these issues. Additional families and whistleblowers are calling for an independent investigation into the hospital's maternity services.Key Facts
- Tassie Weaver experienced a stillbirth at Leeds General Infirmary, which she believes could have been prevented.
- The NHS trust's review found care issues that likely affected the outcome of her son's birth.
- 47 new families contacted the BBC with concerns about maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals between 2017 and 2024.
- The trust apologized for inadequate care and is working to make improvements in staffing and hospital culture.
- The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspected the trust's facilities in late 2024 and early 2025.
- Three additional whistleblowers have shared concerns about the standard of care at the trust.
- There were 107 clinical claims related to obstetric deaths and injuries at the trust from 2015 to 2024.
- Some families are asking for an independent review led by a senior midwife.
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