Main NHS hospital for Chester and surrounding area; part of the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The Thirlwall Inquiry into the Countess of Chester Hospital has found a complete failure to protect babies on the neonatal unit, with safeguarding procedures not invoked even after concerns were raised about nurse Lucy Letby. The report urges reforms, including CCTV for cots and insulin-fridge CCTV, and highlights missed opportunities to intervene between 2015 and 2016.
The Thirlwall Inquiry has found a complete failure to protect babies on the Countess of Chester neonatal unit, with executives delaying police involvement and prioritising reviews over safeguarding. The report highlights missed opportunities and calls for accountability as families seek reassurance.
The Thirlwall inquiry has found a complete failure to protect babies at Countess of Chester Hospital, faulting senior management for delays, safeguarding gaps and a toxic culture. The 822-page report calls for major NHS reforms and accountability measures, amid ongoing investigations into Lucy Letby’s convictions.