The Thirlwall Inquiry has been set up to examine events at the Countess of Chester Hospital and their implications following the trial, and subsequent convictions, of former neonatal nurse Lucy Letby of murder and attempted murder of babies at the hospital.
Watch the opening message from the Chair of the Inquiry, Lady Justice Thirlwall
The latest updates from the inquiry.
Moves to deepen understanding of the culture within NHS neonatal units took a step forward this week as the Chair of the Inquiry, Lady Justice Thirlwall, announced that she was seeking feedback from staff who work within, or in connection with, neonatal units across the NHS. The Chair has invited midwives, doctors, consultants, nurses and…
Date: 5 March 2024
A full transcript of the Lady Justice Thirlwall’s video opening statement
Date: 22 November 2023
The Chair invites applications for core participant status from interested organisations and individuals
Date: 22 November 2023
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