Mum was sent photo of dead baby: NHS trust's mortuary failings explained

BBC News Saturday 18 July 2026, 00:50 UTC 1 min read

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Donna Ockenden says there were "recurring examples of failure to protect the dignity of the deceased".

NHS (ORG) Donna Ockenden (PERSON)

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