Hospital Managers Face Scrutiny Over Failures in Lucy Letby Case

An inquiry reveals significant delays and communication failures in addressing the deaths of infants under nurse Lucy Letby's care.

The Thirlwall Inquiry is investigating how Lucy Letby was able to murder seven babies and attempt to murder seven more at the Countess of Chester Hospital between 2015 and 2016.
Senior managers at the hospital acknowledged that the responsibility for the infants' safety was a collective one, spanning from ward staff to the board.
Concerns were raised by consultants in June 2016 about Letby's potential connection to the deaths, but police were not contacted until May 2017.
Hospital managers expressed regret over communication failures that caused distress to the families and admitted that their investigations were not conducted swiftly or methodically.
The inquiry continues to hear evidence, with senior managers and NHS representatives apologizing for the systemic failures and promising full cooperation to ensure lessons are learned.