An investigation by the BBC found that at least 56 baby deaths at Leeds Teaching Hospitals between 2019 and 2024 could have been prevented. Two whistleblowers raised concerns about the safety of the maternity units, and the trust recorded 27 stillbirths and 29 neonatal deaths during the period. The trust apologized to families who reported negative experiences and committed to improving care, but families are calling for an independent review and public inquiry to enhance maternity safety.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals has responded after an investigation found the deaths of 56 babies could have been prevented.
The broadcaster said the trust also recorded two possibly preventable maternal deaths in the same period. The trust said the number of neonatal deaths recorded as “potentially avoidable” is very small and is in line with national rates. “The vast majority of births at Leeds are safe, and deaths of mothers and babies are fortunately very rare. However, sometimes in healthcare, the outcomes are not always positive, and we know this can be incredibly distressing for families.
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