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Publication of the Thirlwall Inquiry and neonatal care

Posted on: Tuesday 22 Sep 2026

Committed to providing you and your baby with the best possible neonatal care

On Tuesday 15 September 2026 the was published. The Inquiry was established following the convictions of former neonatal nurse Lucy Letby. It considered what happened at the Countess of Chester Hospital Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios Foundation Trust, listened to the experiences of the families affected, and looked at what the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios must learn.

We know that having a baby in neonatal care can be an overwhelming and uncertain time. You know your baby best, and you are an essential part of their care. Our commitment is to care for your baby safely and compassionately, keep you informed, involve you in decisions, and take every question or concern seriously.

Our thoughts are first and foremost with the babies and families at the heart of these terrible events. We recognise the report and the news coverage surrounding it may feel deeply upsetting or frightening, particularly if your baby is receiving neonatal care now or has done so in the past.

We are here to support you

You may have questions or simply want to talk about how you are feeling. If you would like to talk about anything raised by the report, ask about your baby’s care, or share a concern about our services, please speak to your neonatal team or contact our Patient Experience Team by emailing [email protected], calling 01423 555499 or completing our online formÌý

We are here to listen and support you.

Independent support

If you would feel more comfortable speaking to someone outside the trust, independent support is available. You can contact

Harrogate Maternity & Neonatal Voices (MNVP) Partnership aims to develop and improve on Harrogate’s maternity services. They are an independent group of both professionals and service users.

You can contact the Harrogate MVP via , by emailing [email protected] or calling 01924 317530.