Operation Perth

Operation Perth refers to an ongoing investigation into serious failings at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust, which operates Queen's Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital. This inquiry is the NHS's largest into maternity services, prompted by numerous reports of baby deaths and harm to families over many years. Recent developments include the arrest of two men on suspicion of misconduct in the running of a hospital mortuary service within the trust. The upcoming report is expected to detail "horrendous" failings, including alleged racism towards mothers, highlighting the systemic nature of the problems. The news is significant as it brings to light potential criminal aspects and mismanagement within a trust already under intense scrutiny for its maternity care, underscoring the urgent need for reform and accountability.