Independent Maternity Review NUH Trust

The official Twitter page of the independent review of maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - NUH chaired by Donna Ockenden

[Independent Maternity Review NUH Trust @OckReview]

1/5 Dear Families,
Today (1st June 2026), the BBC will broadcast a Panorama documentary on the topic of NUH's maternity services and the Review.
We are informing you of this, as we recognise that this time may feel especially difficult in the lead up to publication (24th June

[Independent Maternity Review NUH Trust @OckReview]

5/5 Please contact FPSS @FPSSNottingham:
email 📧[email protected]
phone ☎️0115 200 1000

[Independent Maternity Review NUH Trust @OckReview]

1/5 Dear Families,
Today (1st June 2026), the BBC will broadcast a Panorama documentary on the topic of NUH's maternity services and the Review.
We are informing you of this, as we recognise that this time may feel especially difficult in the lead up to publication (24th June

[Independent Maternity Review NUH Trust @OckReview]

4/5 others.
You, of course, do not have to watch the documentary but if you choose to and feel you require additional support please be reminded that all families included within the Review have access to the Family Psychological Support Service.

[Independent Maternity Review NUH Trust @OckReview]

2day in #Notts: met virtually with @DHSCgovuk to discuss publication, filmed with the media & covered the importance of @OckReview for families & staff (here in Nottingham & nationally). Followed by meetings with families & the Trust & an important catch up with #Chichester team

[Independent Maternity Review NUH Trust @OckReview]

Good night #Notts, we arrived today ahead of a Learning & Improvement meeting at the Trust with representatives from NUH & NHSE to discuss publication & beyond, followed by further discussions with @OckReview team. Here until Thursday, but our office is available Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

[Donna Ockenden FRSA, Hon DLitt Hon DSci @DOckendenLtd]

Today, on Florence Nightingale's birthday, is International Nurses Day. The @OckReview Team would like to thank all the very many nurses who provide safe and compassionate care for their skilled contribution to nursing. Their role is essential to healthcare systems worldwide.
This day of recognition highlights the importance of nursing and the profession’s ongoing commitment to care for families at the most critical times. Thank you to all nurse colleagues, and student nurses who give of their very best in caring for others.

[Independent Maternity Review NUH Trust @OckReview]

4/4 The Family Psychological Support Service @FPSSNottingham is available to all families included within the Review. If you require additional support at this time, please contact:
FPSS 📧 [email protected]
Review Team 📧 [email protected]

[Independent Maternity Review NUH Trust @OckReview]

1/4 This week is Black Baby Loss Awareness Week.
The Review acknowledges that nationally, Black families are disproportionately impacted by perinatal loss. This week amplifies the voices of Black families, & strives for necessary improvements for more equitable care & better

[Independent Maternity Review NUH Trust @OckReview]

3/4 online support meeting for African and Caribbean communities. Created for bereaved parents & families.
If you know of any other charities or organisations that provide perinatal support to black families, please tag them.

[Donna Ockenden FRSA, Hon DLitt Hon DSci @DOckendenLtd]

Goodbye #Nottingham 👋 Thank you families for such a warm welcome & for attending the @OckReview family meeting yday, the last meeting before publication on 24th June (we will still hold meetings following publication). Thank you to the MPs that were able to attend to support their constituents @MichelleWelshMP @steveyemm @NadiaWhittomeMP @adamthompson111 - your unwavering support has amplified the voices of so many.
We are back w/c 18th May - see you soon!

[Independent Maternity Review NUH Trust @OckReview]

3/3 support to families.
We would also like to thank the media for attending today’s meeting to help in amplifying family voices, and standing alongside them on the Review’s journey.
Thank you.

[Independent Maternity Review NUH Trust @OckReview]

1/3 Dear families,
Thank you to the very many families who attended today’s meeting, the last meeting before publication.
We announced that the Review will publish its report on Wednesday 24th June 2026, & this will be live streamed for families to watch & access at a later time

[Independent Maternity Review NUH Trust @OckReview]

2/3 time.
We had updates from @CQCProf @gmcuk @nottspolice @zephyrsnotts & @nottmhospitals.
Thank you to the charities and organisations who attended @masic_uk @FSFundraising @nmcnews @BirthTrauma @sands_utd_notts @NottinghamMWN @FPSSNottingham @zephyrsnotts & for providing

[Independent Maternity Review NUH Trust @OckReview]

Hello #Notts 👋 we arrived today ahead of tomorrow’s family meeting. We look forward to welcoming lots of families & hope the presentations by @DOckendenLtd @gmcuk @CQCProf @zephyrsnotts @nottspolice families @nottmhospitals are informative & valuable! Thank you for the welcome

[Independent Maternity Review NUH Trust @OckReview]

4/4 and organisations, which may be useful. In a crisis, you can contact: @samaritans Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – 116 123 // SHOUT text line Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – text “SHOUT” to 85258

[Independent Maternity Review NUH Trust @OckReview]

1/4 This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week.

In raising awareness, we support women affected by their mental health in feeling less alone. We see and hear the need for more robust services which support women throughout their pregnancy journey.

[Independent Maternity Review NUH Trust @OckReview]

3/4 can be especially difficult for families. If you require additional support at this time, please contact the Review Team or FPSS. FPSS 📧 [email protected] Review Team 📧 [email protected] The Review website includes a directory of support charities