The Shropshire Maternity Scandal: Advice and support

The interim report into the maternity scandal at Shropshire's hospital trust has been published today.

The Okenden review looks at evidence from more than 900 families, after an initial investigation opened into 23 deaths spiralled into multiple complaints about patient care.

The inquiry looks at cases of death or harm between 1998 and 2017.

Families across the region who lost babies, or didn't receive the correct care, have welcomed the review.

Support and advice is available through the following charities:

• SANDS: Stillbirth and neonatal death charity

• Cruse Bereavement Care 

• Child Bereavement UK

• Petals: The baby loss counselling charity

• Contact: For Families with Children with Disabilities

• Samaritans 

For more information about the review:

• The Okenden review

Read more:

• Shropshire maternity scandal: Families demand answers over 'cover up' investigation

• Police investigate 'maternity scandal' at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Hospital Trust

• Families slam 'improvement plan' at scandal-hit hospital trust

• “It’s a heartache that never goes away”: Mother opens up about losing her daughter at scandal-hit hospital trust