Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust reported the accidental loss of maternity records from September 2011 to November 2022 during routine IT work. The incident involved overwriting data due to human error, prompting police involvement to assess its impact on ongoing investigations related to maternity care failures.
While some information has been restored, the trust cannot confirm who accessed the records during the affected period. The Information Commissioner's Office has been notified, and steps are being taken to enhance technical processes to prevent future occurrences.
Watch for updates on the police investigation into the data loss and its implications for ongoing maternity care inquiries. The trust's efforts to enhance data security will be crucial in restoring public confidence, especially for families affected by past failures.