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The Trial of Lucy Letby: The Inquiry

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Nov 8, 2024 • 39min

12: The Inquiry: How to Get Away with Murder

Explore the chilling allegations against a neonatal nurse accused of multiple murders in her care. Discover eerie text exchanges revealing a dark friendship and the complexities of hospital politics as rumors swirl around a consultant's alleged misconduct. Hear the heart-wrenching responses from the nurse's parents, grappling with shocking accusations while advocating for their daughter. Delve into the ethical dilemmas surrounding management decisions and the troubling absence of police involvement during critical investigations.
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Nov 1, 2024 • 37min

11: The Inquiry: Will it Make a Difference?

Elkan Abrahamson, a seasoned lawyer and public inquiry expert, delves into the critical role of inquiries in shaping healthcare accountability. He highlights the ongoing Thirlwall Inquiry's focus on systemic failures in the Lucy Letby case and discusses its implications for future reforms. The conversation also sheds light on Lucy Letby's recent appeal setback and the challenges the defense faces amidst media scrutiny. Abrahamson emphasizes the importance of statutory inquiries in ensuring transparency, truthfulness, and the need for whistleblower protections within the NHS.
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Oct 25, 2024 • 41min

10: The Inquiry: Drawer of Doom

Karen Rees, nursing manager during the Letby case, shares her emotional journey of feeling 'bullied' and her efforts to alert police after the tragic deaths of two triplet brothers. Annemarie Lawrence, the lead risk midwife, discusses the eroded trust between doctors and nurses and raises concerns about Letby's inappropriate redeployment, which compromised patient safety. Together, they expose the alarming communication failures and systemic flaws in the neonatal unit that enabled such tragic events to unfold.
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Oct 18, 2024 • 34min

9: The Inquiry: The ‘Favourite’

Eirian Powell, the neonatal unit manager at the Countess of Chester Hospital, shares her insights into Lucy Letby, a nurse accused of horrific crimes. She reflects on the disbelief among staff about Letby's actions, despite early warnings. Nicola Lightfoot, a senior nurse, highlights her concerns over Letby's professionalism and empathy during her training. The conversation reveals the tension within the unit as colleagues struggled to reconcile their support for Letby with the mounting evidence against her, showcasing the serious failures in the healthcare system.
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Oct 14, 2024 • 41min

8: The Inquiry: Doctor U

In this riveting discussion, Doctor U, a married physician and close friend of Lucy Letby, reveals his shocking naiveté regarding her alleged crimes. He recounts how he unknowingly encouraged her career growth despite warning signs, expressing feelings of manipulation in hindsight. The podcast also features Letby's self-proclaimed innocence, as reflected in her letters to colleagues, asking for support despite the serious accusations against her. Together, these insights peel back layers of professional loyalty and tragic misunderstandings in the high-stress world of healthcare.
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Oct 4, 2024 • 36min

7: The Inquiry: Doctors vs Nurses

The podcast delves into the unsettling case of neonatal nurse Lucy Letby and the catastrophic failures of the healthcare system. Medical professionals recount their harrowing experiences amid rising infant deaths, sharing their growing suspicions and regrets. Tensions between doctors and nurses are explored, highlighting the dire consequences of miscommunication and institutional pressures on patient safety. Hear about the critical need for accountability and the emotional toll of witnessing vulnerable lives at stake.
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Sep 27, 2024 • 36min

6: The Inquiry: Lies & Cover-ups

Caroline and Liz delve into the heart-wrenching testimonies of parents affected by a neonatal nurse's horrific actions. Families share their anger and grief, revealing a profound sense of betrayal by the hospital staff. The podcast uncovers troubling themes of negligence and misinformation, with emotional accounts emphasizing the need for transparency in healthcare. A father's haunting journey highlights the systemic failures that allowed such tragedies to occur, calling for urgent reforms to ensure it never happens again.
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Sep 20, 2024 • 37min

5: The Inquiry: A Hunch Should Be Enough

Lucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse, is at the center of a chilling discussion delving into her disturbing actions during her tenure at Countess of Chester Hospital. Hosts Caroline Cheetham and Liz Hull share heart-wrenching testimonies from parents of infants affected by Letby's behavior. They explore the profound grief experienced by families, the failures in hospital oversight, and the urgent need for accountability in neonatal care. These personal accounts unveil a troubling landscape of medical negligence and a quest for justice that echoes beyond the inquiry.
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Sep 18, 2024 • 27min

4: The Inquiry: They Never Gave Up

In this gripping discussion, Lucy Letby, a nurse implicated in a harrowing criminal case, joins two mothers who tragically lost their babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital. They share their heart-wrenching accounts of grief and frustration over the hospital's lack of communication and accountability. The mothers express profound feelings of betrayal and highlight the desperate need for transparency in healthcare. Their emotional testimonies underline the lasting impact of their losses and their relentless quest for justice.
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Sep 13, 2024 • 45min

3: The Inquiry: They Should Be Ashamed

Dive into the chilling case of a neonatal nurse accused of murdering infants, with disturbing insights on how alarms about her actions were ignored. Examine the emotional toll on families and the systemic failures in hospital management that allowed these tragedies to unfold. Discover alarming statistics about breathing tube dislodgements linked to her shifts and the troubling history of healthcare negligence. This investigation calls for urgent reforms to ensure patient safety and accountability in our healthcare system.

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