Lucy Letby used as 'scapegoat', childhood friend claims
A medical scientist friend of Lucy Letby alleges the nurse is a scapegoat for senior doctors' failings at the Countess of Chester Hospital neonatal unit. New evidence is with the CCRC.
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Miracle twins survive after mum told to choose which one lived
Jenna Hutchison was asked to sacrifice one twin to save the other. After a 129-day NICU battle, both girls are home for their first Christmas. Read their incredible story of survival.
Baby died after feed gap in understaffed neonatal unit
A newborn baby died after being left unfed for four hours on cold, damp sheets in an understaffed Welsh hospital NICU. The coroner cited 'persistent and gross' staffing failures.
Four-week-old baby dies in hospital after being under-fed
A four-week-old baby died at the University Hospital of Wales after being left malnourished and on damp sheets. An inquest heard nurses were overworked and the unit was understaffed.
Pioneering trial uses old drugs to fight newborn sepsis
A groundbreaking trial in Kenya is testing repurposed antibiotics to combat drug-resistant sepsis, responsible for 800,000 newborn deaths annually. Discover how this research could save lives.
NHS directed women to controversial Free Birth Society
Exclusive: NHS websites referred pregnant women to materials promoting the Free Birth Society, linked to baby deaths worldwide. Discover the full investigation into this alarming breach of trust.
Princess Beatrice on the loneliness of premature birth
Princess Beatrice opens up about her 'incredibly lonely' experience of premature birth, joining calls for more research and support ahead of World Prematurity Day.
Nurses Rally for Lucy Letby in Sheffield Conference
Around 200 UK healthcare professionals gathered in Sheffield to support Lucy Letby, calling for an independent review of her conviction. New evidence presented to CCRC.
Nurse Lucy Letby jailed for life for baby murders
Former NHS nurse Lucy Letby sentenced to whole life order for murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six more in neonatal unit horror that shocked the nation.
Black mothers' babies 81% more likely to die in NHS care
Groundbreaking NHS research exposes stark racial disparities in neonatal care outcomes, with babies born to Black mothers facing significantly higher mortality rates across England.
Nurse struck off over relationship with mental health patient
A Queensland nurse has been permanently banned from practising after developing an improper relationship with a mental health patient, including kissing sessions and escape room outings, in a serious breach of professional boundaries.
Nurse jailed for hospital sex assault on teen patient
A predatory nurse has been sentenced to prison after admitting to sexually assaulting a vulnerable 17-year-old patient while she was receiving medical care at a US hospital.
Ukrainian mothers give birth during Russian bombardment
Amidst relentless Russian bombardment and siege warfare, Ukrainian maternity hospitals have become unlikely bastions of hope as mothers give birth in underground shelters and bomb-damaged wards.
NHS missed chances to stop killer nurse - report
A shocking investigation reveals how hospital management ignored multiple red flags about neonatal nurse Lucy Letby, allowing Britain's most prolific child murderer to continue her killing spree.
Australia reduces preterm births in healthcare victory
Australia is achieving remarkable success in reducing premature births through innovative healthcare initiatives and targeted support programmes, transforming outcomes for vulnerable newborns.
Lucy Letby's prison TV habits revealed in documents
Exclusive prison documents reveal how Britain's most notorious child murderer Lucy Letby spends her days watching television while serving whole life order for murdering seven babies.
Lucy Letby loses appeal against murder convictions
Notorious child murderer Lucy Letby faces life behind bars as senior judges dismiss her attempt to overturn multiple baby killing convictions in landmark ruling.
Retired nurse trampled to death by cattle on countryside walk
A retired NHS nurse has died after being trampled by a herd of cattle while walking her dogs in the Yorkshire Dales, prompting safety warnings for countryside visitors.
Neonatal Nurse Serial Killer: The True Story
Discover the disturbing real-life case behind ITV's drama 'Breathtaking' - the harrowing story of neonatal nurse Lucy Letby, Britain's most prolific child serial killer.
Coroner warns of home birth risks after mother and baby die
A coroner has sounded the alarm on home birth risks after a double tragedy claimed the lives of a 34-year-old mother and her baby during complications at a planned home delivery in Somerset.
20-week premature baby survives in medical miracle
Against all medical expectations, a baby born at just 20 weeks - the UK's legal abortion limit - has survived in what doctors are calling an extraordinary medical miracle that's rewriting survival records.
Record-breaking 13lb 14oz baby born in UK
A UK mother delivers a colossal 13lb 14oz baby boy naturally, defying medical expectations and sharing her extraordinary birth story that's capturing national attention.
Gaza Tragedy: 20+ Babies Die as Hospital Power Fails
Tragedy strikes Gaza's Al-Aqsa Hospital as neonatal units lose power, claiming the lives of vulnerable infants amid intense bombardment. Medical systems collapse as humanitarian crisis deepens.
Miracle Mum Defies Odds With 11-Week Premature Baby
A courageous 24-year-old mother ignored doctors' warnings and delivered her extremely premature daughter at just 29 weeks, with both mother and baby now thriving against all expectations.
Lucy Letby stripped of NHS pension after murder convictions
Convicted neonatal nurse Lucy Letby loses access to her NHS pension benefits following her multiple murder convictions, as authorities move to prevent her from profiting from her crimes.
Superbug infections rising in UK babies
Alarming new research reveals antibiotic-resistant infections are striking vulnerable babies across the UK, with health experts warning of a growing crisis in neonatal care.
Father jailed for murdering premature baby in hospital
A father has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his own premature son by violently twisting the infant's neck while medical staff were mere feet away in a shocking hospital case that has raised serious questions about patient safety.
Lucy Letby's disturbing behaviour with grieving families
Exclusive investigation reveals the chilling pattern of strange interactions nurse Lucy Letby had with families of her victims, including morbid memory boxes and inappropriate presence during tragic moments.
Mother's water breaks at 26 weeks with twins: Miracle survival
A South Dakota mother's extraordinary story of survival after her water broke dangerously early at just 26 weeks pregnant with twins, facing immense odds in a race against time to save her babies.
Baby's rare disease battle: Family's 5-month diagnosis wait
A UK family shares their emotional journey as their newborn son battles a rare neonatal disease, facing months of uncertainty and fighting for answers in the NHS system.
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