Independent review into maternity and neonatal services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust: terms of reference

On 20 October 2025, the government announced an independent review into maternity and neonatal services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT). Following engagement with affected families, Donna Ockenden was appointed as independent chair of the review on 10 March 2026.

The review will consider maternity and neonatal care from 1 January 2011 up to and including 31 March 2028, including where mothers and babies have suffered severe harm or death while under the care of LTHT.

The terms of reference have been developed with the close involvement of affected Leeds families. The final report will be published in 2029.