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ITV News
2 days ago
- Health
- ITV News
Families affected by Nottingham maternity scandal told data loss 'likely malicious'
A missing data file containing the details of cases was most likely deleted "maliciously". Nottinghamshire Police launched an investigation into the temporary loss of a computer file at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust. The file was recovered a few days after its deletion was spotted by the trust and led to more cases being added to the maternity inquiry. The trust remains at the centre of the biggest review of maternity failings in NHS history, being led by senior midwife Donna Ockenden. In a letter to families involved in the review from Deputy Chief Constable Rob Griffin, which has been seen by ITV News, it said the deletion was "most likely to have been done intentionally/maliciously rather than accidentally". Nottinghamshire Police said: "This investigation has been undertaken by my expert Cyber and Digital teams and has taken several months to complete," before adding: "We have not been able to find evidence sufficient to confirm the identity of the person responsible." Families affected by failings at Nottingham University Hospitals have said they are "distressed" and "appalled to hear this". In a statement, the Nottingham Affected Families Group said: "Nottingham families would like to thank the Police for their determined investigation. We are distressed that they were unable to find who did this. "We are appalled to hear this news, though sadly we are not surprised. "To know it is most likely an individual who most likely intentionally/maliciously deleted files of such importance is of grave concern. As families we all gave our trust to NUH staff in our most vulnerable state of life and we deserved better. "To know that there is most likely an individual who is capable of such behaviour is devastating for the already harmed and for the future of NUH safety. We call for openness at the worrying time and for the individual, their colleagues or anyone who knows anything about this to come forwards as a matter of urgency. This is a patient safety emergency.' NUH is the first trust to be prosecuted by healthcare watchdog the Care Quality Commission (CQC) more than once after it was earlier fined £800,000 in 2023 for failures in the care of Wynter Andrews, who died 23 minutes after being born at the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham in September 2019. Ms Ockenden chairs The Independent Review of Maternity Services into Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - and found over 2,000 families' cases were included in the review. Hundreds of baby deaths took place at Queen's Medical Centre and City Hospital in the past decade, which led to a public inquiry investigation. Anthony May, Chief Executive of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, said: "I would like to thank Nottinghamshire Police for their support in investigating this matter and we accept their findings. "Upon discovering this issue, the Trust informed Nottinghamshire Police and engaged fully in the investigation. We have put appropriate measures in place to secure the digital files so that this cannot happen again."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
NHS baby data loss 'likely intentional or malicious'
A police investigation has found that a missing data file containing the details of hundreds of maternity cases was most likely deleted "intentionally or maliciously". Nottinghamshire Police launched an investigation into the temporary loss of a computer file at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust. The trust remains at the centre of the biggest review of maternity failings in NHS history, being led by senior midwife Donna Ockenden. The force's cyber team has now concluded the deletion was "most likely to be the action of an individual" but the loss "was not caused or contributed to by any systemic corruption within NUH". In a letter to families involved in the review from Deputy Chief Constable Rob Griffin, which has been seen by the BBC, it said the deletion was "most likely to have been done intentionally/maliciously rather than accidentally". But the identity of the person responsible could not be determined, said police. The BBC understands the file contained maternity documents, including details of some baby deaths. The file was recovered a few days after its deletion was spotted by the trust and led to about 300 more cases being added to the maternity inquiry. Nearly 2,500 cases are being examined by the senior independent midwife Donna Ockenden. Nottinghamshire Police also confirmed last week a corporate manslaughter investigation was under way to determine whether maternity care provided by the trust had been grossly negligent. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Manslaughter case launched into Nottingham baby deaths Grieving families' concerns over NHS data loss The story behind the largest maternity review in the NHS Ockenden Maternity Review Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Nottinghamshire Police
BBC News
15-05-2025
- BBC News
PC sacked after excessive force misconduct hearing
A police officer has been sacked after a gross misconduct after a hearing found he used excessive force to restrain a teenage Police said PC Kevin Markowski used "unnecessary and disproportionate" force when arresting the 16-year-old who was shouting and swearing in Arnold town force said it was alleged the officer banged her head on a police vehicle and twice put his hands on her throat area while restraining hearing was told Mr Markowski believed he had used reasonable and proportionate force and had placed his hands on the top of the girl's chest, not her throat. However, the force said a panel, led by Temporary Deputy Chief Constable Rob Griffin, had dismissed the officer's assertions after the two-day hearing, which concluded on Thursday. The panel found the officer had breached standards of professional behaviour in duties and responsibilities, authority, respect and courtesy, use of force and discreditable conduct. Mr Markowski stood trial accused of intentionally strangling the girl but was acquitted by a jury at Lincoln Crown Court last year, the panel hearing was told PC Markowski and a colleague were called to Front Street in Arnold in August 2022 to reports of a breach of the force said PC Markowski approached the girl and asked her to stop shouting and swearing before grabbing hold of her arm and leading her towards the police force said he caused her injury by banging her head on a police vehicle before using excessive force when she was placed inside girl was then driven to her mother's address and was later de-arrested, the hearing was Markowski was described as "disrespectful and discourteous" when he refused to provide a concerned member of the public with his collar number. After the hearing, Mr Griffin said in a statement the officer's dismissal was "necessary for maintaining public trust and confidence in policing".He has also been placed on the police barred list, the force Griffin added: "We acknowledge that this was a distressing incident for the girl involved and recognise the ongoing impact it has had on both her and her family."We would like to apologise for the trauma caused and hope this outcome has reassured them of the seriousness in which we treat misconduct."
