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Doctor Says He Should Have Gone to Police Sooner over Lucy Letby
Dr Stephen Brearey said internal reviews delayed police action as the inquiry found 17 recommendations to improve neonatal safety and whistleblowing.
- Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, lead neonatal consultant Dr. Stephen Brearey said he should have contacted police sooner regarding nurse Lucy Letby, describing colleagues' trauma as "akin to a soldier in a battle with PTSD."
- Admitting he was "naively thinking that raising concerns with senior managers, they had the same values that I did," Brearey acknowledged his warnings about Letby were repeatedly ignored by hospital leadership.
- Lady Justice Thirlwall's inquiry report identified a "toxic negativity" within the NHS that discouraged whistleblowing, confirming a complete failure to protect babies due to dysfunctional management and governance.
- Former Countess of Chester Hospital executives stated they are reviewing the report's recommendations, emphasizing the trust is now a "different organisation today with new leadership, stronger governance and safety processes."
- Brearey warned that enacting cultural change within the NHS takes time, even as Lady Thirlwall recommended the "uncontroversial duty of every manager to put patients first.
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The Independent (US)Doctor on Lucy Letby ward says he should have gone to police with fears earlier
Dr Stephen Brearey said his warnings about Lucy Letby were repeatedly ignored
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