22 September 2026
In this update, Steve outlines our response to the Thirlwall Inquiry report. He also reflects on our State of Child Health quick reads and announces our elections for President, VP for Policy and Advocacy and VP for Science and Research. Plus a funding opportunity to help improve community paediatric services.
Wherever you are in the world, you may have seen the media coverage of the Thirlwall Inquiry’s report, which was published last week. The Inquiry explored the events leading to the arrest of Lucy Letby, who worked as a neonatal nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Ms Letby was subsequently convicted of the murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of another seven. The Inquiry has run for three years, and its report comes in three chapters and spans over 1,000 pages.
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