Lucy Letby Referred to as 'Nurse Death' by Junior Doctors, Inquiry Reveals

An inquiry into Lucy Letby revealed that junior doctors referred to her as 'Nurse Death'. Letby was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder another seven between 2015 and 2016 at Countess of Chester Hospital. The hospital contacted police only in May 2017, leading to a criminal investigation.

During the Thirlwall inquiry into the NHS response to Lucy Letby's crimes, it was revealed that junior doctors called her 'Nurse Death'.

Letby, convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder another seven at Countess of Chester Hospital (2015-2016), was labeled the 'common denominator' by paediatricians.

In 2016, concerns about her were discussed with the hospital’s medical director, Ian Harvey.

Despite warnings, the hospital only contacted police in May 2017.

Letby’s attempt to murder a baby during an inspection was ignored by healthcare watchdog CQC.

In 2017, the police initiated a criminal investigation after a detailed meeting with consultants.