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55 babies might have survived with better NHS care
13 Feb
Summary
- A review found 55 babies' deaths might have been prevented with different care.
- The NHS trust conducted 227 internal studies into maternity deaths between 2019 and 2023.
- Bereaved parents are calling for a judge-led public inquiry to hold individuals accountable.
A concerning review indicates that at least 55 infant deaths at the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust might have been preventable with enhanced medical attention. Data obtained through a Freedom of Information request shows the trust conducted 227 internal studies into maternity-related infant fatalities between 2019 and 2023.
In 55 of these cases, internal reviews suggested that alternative care approaches either "may" or "were likely" to have altered the outcome. One tragic instance involved Abigail Miller, who passed away at two days old in 2022, with an inquest ruling she likely would have lived if her mother had received earlier treatment.
