The communications director for Nottingham University Hospitals has issued a public apology after bereaved parents involved in the ongoing review into maternity care were blocked on Twitter. The parents had questioned why they had been blocked on the social media platform.
Tiffany Jones, the director of communications and engagement at the hospital trust which runs the Queen's Medical Centre and City Hospital, blocked a number of bereaved parents which prompted concern and confusion. Nottinghamshire Live contacted Ms Jones, and shortly afterwards a swift apology was made on Twitter.
Kim Errington, the mother to baby Edward Charles Errington Rozkalns (Teddy), was one of parents who had been blocked. In her case a coroner found there were "undoubtedly" systematic failings in the care of Teddy who died less than 48 hours after being born.
