Letby and Thirlwall: Doctors’ fears were dismissed and other key findings from the inquiry

BMJ 2026 Open access

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Authors: Clare Dyer
DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2026-100878
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Abstract

Letby and Thirlwall: Doctors' fears were dismissed and other key findings from the inquiry Clare DyerSome babies who died at the Countess of Chester Hospital could have been saved had the hospital notified police earlier of doctors' suspicions that Lucy Letby was a killer, a public inquiry has concluded.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Healthcare Systems and Challenges Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills Healthcare Quality and Management

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
394
Pages
e100878–e100878
Publication date
16 September 2026
Language
EN