Lucy Letby hospital consultant warns of another big scandal if whistleblowers aren't protected

Lucy Letby's lawyer calls for conviction review

Lucy Letby’s legal team has said the lead prosecution expert has “now changed his mind” on the cause of death of three babies, meaning her conviction should be reviewed. Lucy Letby’s Barrister, Mark McDonald, said the defence would seek permission to “take the exceptional but necessary decision to apply to reopen the appeal of Lucy Letby and immediately review all her convictions”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ex-chair of Letby hospital trust gives inquiry evidence

Sir Duncan Nichol, the former chairman of the NHS trust where Lucy Letby worked, arrives to give evidence to the Thirlwall Inquiry. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Lucy Letby’s hospital boss gives evidence to inquiry

Tony Chambers, who was formerly in charge of the hospital where Lucy Letby killed seven babies, has spoken publicly for the first time about his role. The former chief executive of the Countess of Chester Hospital gave evidence to the Thirlwall Inquiry at Liverpool Town Hall on Wednesday, beginning with an apology to the families of Letby’s victims. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Hospital boss apologises for pain caused to Letby victims

A hospital boss has apologised to the families of Lucy Letby’s victims “for the pain that may have been prolonged” by his decision-making. Tony Chambers was chief executive of the Countess of Chester Hospital during the time the neonatal nurse murdered seven babies and attempted to murder seven others in 2015 and 2016. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Families urged to look out for dementia signs over Christmas

The NHS is urging friends and family to look out for signs and symptoms of dementia in their loved ones as they meet up over the festive period. Dr Jeremy Isaacs, NHS England's National Clinical Director for Dementia said people can help bring those worries to the attention of a doctor for assessment. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Health secretary visits London Ambulance HQ

Health Secretary Wes Streeting and NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard visit the headquarters of the London Ambulance Service. Mr Streeting insists the government has “hit the ground running” since taking office and “prepared the best we can for this winter” while acknowledging the challenges with flu, Covid and norovirus. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn