East Kent maternity scandal: Inquiry begins after Independent reveals years of errors leading to baby deaths
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An investigation into East Kent Hospitals’ maternity services scandal exposed by The Independent is now underway amid the coronavirus pandemic. East Kent Hospitals became the centre of a maternity scandal after The Independent learned of dozens of baby deaths caused by numerous catastrophic failures in their care in January. Dr Bill Kirkup said while the coronavirus lockdown is ongoing, his investigation will make full use of modern technology to conduct “crucial” meetings with those affected by the hospitals’ poor maternity care. Dr Kirkup, a former obstetrician and gynaecologist, also led an inquiry into maternity services at Morecambe Bay hospital, where 11 babies and one mother died avoidable deaths between 2004 and 2013.
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