Ockenden report live: major NHS maternity review finds hundreds of deaths and serious injuries at ‘toxic’ trust

Senior midwife Donna Ockenden investigated stillbirths, neonatal and maternal deaths, and babies or mothers who suffered brain damage and other injuries

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Speaking at the press conference on her findings, Donna Ockenden began by praising the Nottingham families who campaigned for years for justice.

She said:

More than 2,500 families came forward to share with my team what happened to them.

Let that number sit with you for a moment – 2,500 families.

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