Nottingham Maternity Inquiry families meet regulators today
It's the first time individual case surgeries have been held in the city
The parents of babies who've died after failings in maternity care in Nottingham are meeting with medical watchdogs today.
The regulators say it's a chance for concerns and questions to be raised.
A spokesperson for the General Medical Council said it follows requests from the families for "more direct engagement".
"We have sent a letter to the families involved in the Nottingham Maternity Inquiry asking if they would like to attend individual in-person meetings with us, so we can hear about their experiences and where they can discuss their concerns relating to the doctors involved in their care. We have also asked those families and Donna Ockenden to share the letter more widely with families affected by the review.
"These meetings are in addition to our ongoing engagement with a number of affected families as part of our regulatory role.
"The individual meetings are scheduled for today (Tuesday 6) and 14 May, in Nottingham. A number of families have already booked onto these meetings, and we are looking to schedule further sessions with families, as we are keen to be as flexible as possible so that families are able to attend and meet us.
"There are also options for those who would prefer not to meet in person, but still want to share their experiences. We have also provided the option to meet with staff from the Nursing and Midwifery Council at the same time, or separately."
They added that they have staff attending who are experienced in engaging with patients and families who have experienced trauma.
"They will listen to families’ experiences and make notes that we can use should they choose to raise a concern. They will also provide an overview of our processes when a concern is raised."
Meanwhile, the Nursing and Midwifery Council said they are working to ensure a visible and accessible presence in Nottingham.
Paul Rees, the Interim Chief Executive and Registrar added:
“The surgeries are for any family participating in the Ockenden maternity review. We hope the surgeries will provide families with the opportunity to tell the NMC and GMC about their concerns and ask any questions.”
“We are committed to meeting with families to ensure they receive the support, insight and communication they need and the surgeries are one of the ways we hope to do this. We’ll listen and work with families to ensure our engagement meets their needs.”
Another meeting is scheduled for the 14th of May, with both regulators confirming more will be organised and confirmed soon.
Back in March the families met with the Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust previously said they're implementing changes to rebuild trust and confidence.