Dr Bill Kirkup Morecambe Bay Investigation Report

The transcript discusses a series of serious incidents, including deaths, that were not properly investigated in a maternity unit. Initial signals of dysfunction were missed in 2004, 2006, and 2007. It wasn't until 2008, after further incidents, that the issues began to surface. From 2008 onwards, multiple opportunities to address the problems were missed by various health authorities, leading to no effective action until 2012. Ten deaths occurred due to significant care failures, with six potentially preventable. This highlights a legacy of missed opportunities and delayed actions.

What years were initially identified as having missed signals of dysfunctionality in the maternity unit?

• 2004, 2006, 2007

• 2003, 2004, 2005

• 2004, 2005, 2006

• 2005, 2006, 2007

In what year did the nature of the maternity unit's issues begin to emerge?

• 2008

• 2007

• 2006

• 2009

Which organizations were involved in the missed opportunities to address the maternity unit's issues?

• Northwest Strategic Health Authority and Care Quality Commission

• World Health Organization and UNICEF

• National Health Service and Red Cross

• Department of Education and Health

How many serious incidents occurred in 2008 that highlighted the maternity unit's problems?

• 3

• 4

• 6

• 5

Out of the deaths that occurred after 2008, how many could have been prevented with different clinical care?

• 4 out of 10

• 6 out of 10

• 7 out of 10

• 5 out of 10