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Independent Inquiry Launched into Leeds Maternity Services Failures

10/20/2025

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced an independent inquiry into maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, prompted by bereaved families.
Streeting said he was shocked by repeated failures and the trust's poor responses amid scrutiny over perinatal mortality rates.
Families have called for Donna Ockenden, known for her work on similar investigations, to lead the inquiry.
The terms of reference and leadership for the inquiry are not yet finalized.

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced an independent inquiry into maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, prompted by bereaved families.
Streeting said he was shocked by repeated failures and the trust's poor responses amid scrutiny over perinatal mortality rates.
Families have called for Donna Ockenden, known for her work on similar investigations, to lead the inquiry.
The terms of reference and leadership for the inquiry are not yet finalized.