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This documentary investigates a series of tragic medical accidents at St Mary’s Maternity Hospital in Manchester, where staff shortages may have contributed to devastating outcomes. One of the most heartbreaking cases is that of Linda Withington, who was left blind, brain damaged, and unable to care for herself after giving birth to her fourth child. Through interviews, hospital records, and expert opinion, this film examines whether more could—and should—have been done to prevent what happened to Linda and other mothers like her.
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This film was first broadcast: 1991
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This documentary investigates a series of tragic medical accidents at St Mary’s Maternity Hospital in Manchester, where staff shortages may have contributed to devastating outcomes. One of the most heartbreaking cases is that of Linda Withington, who was left blind, brain damaged, and unable to care for herself after giving birth to her fourth child. Through interviews, hospital records, and expert opinion, this film examines whether more could—and should—have been done to prevent what happened to Linda and other mothers like her.
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This film was first broadcast: 1991
Check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/OurStoriesChannel
Watch More Documentaries
True Lives - bit.ly/3A8xRMJ
Up Close - youtube.com/@UpCloseITVS
Our History - bit.ly/3rUpdhL
Our World - bit.ly/3ftuckM
Our Stories - bit.ly/3ynfFyk
Taste - bit.ly/3OZoDcV
Blueprint - bit.ly/3ZK5UdD
True Lives brings you fascinating stories of social interest from around the world. You can discover award winning documentaries, films and groundbreaking reports that capture the complexities of our daily life, with stories that will entertain, inspire and inform.
Content distributed by ITV Studios.
#MedicalNegligence #BirthInjury #MaternityCare
#HospitalFailures #NHSUnderPressure #TrueStories
#HealthcareCrisis #Documentary
#MedicalInvestigation
