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Donna Ockenden to Lead Inquiry into Leeds Maternity Services

3/10/2026

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting names Donna Ockenden to lead inquiry into maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The move follows advocacy from families affected by deaths of 56 babies and two mothers.
Ockenden previously led a similar review in Shrewsbury and says inquiry will focus on families awaiting answers.
The investigation will cover cases from January 2011 to December 2025, with terms of reference to be finalized soon.

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting names Donna Ockenden to lead inquiry into maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The move follows advocacy from families affected by deaths of 56 babies and two mothers.
Ockenden previously led a similar review in Shrewsbury and says inquiry will focus on families awaiting answers.
The investigation will cover cases from January 2011 to December 2025, with terms of reference to be finalized soon.