Derbyshire child death issues
Issues with staffing, capacity, treatment and communication played their part in the deaths of dozens of Derbyshire children and babies. A report discussed at a Derbyshire County Council meeting this week looked at the deaths of 66 children reviewed in the past year. Deaths of all children aged from birth to 18 are assessed with the aim of preventing future issues. The 66 deaths were all reviewed between 2024 and 2025, but some occurred several years before due to delays […]
