Nurse Lucy Letby guilty of murdering infants at hospital
- Lucy Letby worked at the neonatal unit of the Countess of Chester Hospital from June 2015 to June 2016.
- Concerns about Letby's actions leading to multiple infant deaths were raised by consultant pediatricians.
- The ongoing inquiry aims to explore the circumstances surrounding her actions and the hospital's response.
In the United Kingdom, former nurse Lucy Letby was found guilty of murdering multiple infants while working at the neonatal unit of the Countess of Chester Hospital between June 2015 and June 2016. Letby was moved to an administrative role in July 2016 after concerns were raised by consultant pediatricians regarding her possible involvement in the deaths of several babies. Alison Kelly, who was the director of nursing during this period, stated that although she sensed something was wrong, she did not have the concrete evidence to take immediate action. During an inquiry, she reflected on the broken trust and the challenges in communication among healthcare professionals, expressing regret for not pursuing the troubling information more rigorously. The inquiry, ongoing at Liverpool Town Hall and presided over by Lady Justice Thirlwall, is set to conclude by late 2025, aiming to provide answers regarding the incidents that led to Letby's conviction.