UK independent review of Sussex maternity deaths begins with family testimony

An independent review into maternity services in Sussex, England, has commenced, led by Donna Ockenden, following a campaign by bereaved families and media investigation into infant deaths. The review will hear evidence from parents, including Susan Cacciacarro, whose daughter Chiara died in 2021. This is a continuation of a pattern of UK maternity reviews, but the scale and public nature of the inquiry mark a notable escalation in accountability efforts.