# England sets out patient-safety actions after Thirlwall inquiry

> The English government announced initial measures on neonatal safety, safeguarding and accountability following the Thirlwall Inquiry into Countess of Chester Hospital.

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- Published: 2026-10-06T08:59:01+00:00
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The English government announced initial measures on neonatal safety, safeguarding and accountability following the Thirlwall Inquiry into Countess of Chester Hospital.

The announced work includes developing plans for cameras in neonatal settings, guidance on safe insulin use and stronger guidance for medical examiners reviewing neonatal deaths. A scheme to bar senior NHS managers who fail in their duties is also planned.

All NHS trusts had signed up to a bereavement-care pathway, and a single tracker was planned to monitor recommendations from major inquiries. The government said its full response would follow detailed review of the recommendations.

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| 2026-09-15 | England sets out patient-safety actions after Thirlwall inquiry | The English government announced initial measures on neonatal safety, safeguarding and accountability following the Thirlwall Inquiry into Countess of Chester Hospital. | occurred |

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## Sources

- [UK Department of Health and Social Care](<https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-act-on-thirlwall-patient-safety-recommendations>) (Source checked: 2026-10-06; Published: 2026-09-15)

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- 2026-10-07T00:52:49+03:00: German and Portuguese editions and translations of the data and correction explanations have been added to this article.

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