Our statement following the conviction of Lucy Letby

Vicky Marriott, Chief Officer of Healthwatch Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, said: 

"We join the nation in sadness following Lucy Letby’s conviction for the murder and attempted murder of infants in her care. We send our deepest sympathies to the families affected by Letby’s crimes and acknowledge the bravery of both staff and patients who voiced their concerns and came forward to share their stories and experience - ultimately leading to Letby’s conviction.

"Healthwatch Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire collect and share the experiences of local people, to support and improve local health and social care services. Everyone that uses NHS and social care deserves safe, timely, and effective care."

Your feedback and experiences will be recorded and acted on. Your personal details will never be passed on - all feedback is anonymised. You can share your feedback with us by:

• Completing our online feedback form
• Emailing contact@healthwatchnorthsomerset.co.uk
• Calling  01275 244238

In a statement published on their website, NHS England said: 

"Lucy Letby committed appalling crimes that were a terrible betrayal of the trust placed in her, and our thoughts are with all the families affected, who have suffered pain and anguish that few of us can imagine. 

Colleagues across the health service have been shocked and sickened by her actions, which are beyond belief for staff working so hard across the NHS to save lives and care for patients and their families."

The statement has been signed by Amanda Pritchard, NHS Chief Executive; Sir David Sloman, Chief Operating Officer, NHS England; Dame Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer, England; Professor Sir Stephen Powis, National Medical Director, NHS England.