Eleven members of staff at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust have been dismissed for inappropriately accessing the medical records of victims of the fatal Nottingham attacks. The trust confirmed the sackings on Thursday, stating that the individuals, who included doctors and nurses, had accessed patient files without a legitimate need.

The incidents came to light in 2025, following the tragic events of June 13, 2023, when students Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, along with grandfather Ian Coates, were fatally stabbed by Valdo Calocane. An internal investigation was launched by NUH after it emerged that staff had accessed the victims' records without justification.

In addition to the 11 dismissals, the trust reported that 12 staff members received final written warnings, and two were given first written warnings as a result of the investigation. NUH has notified Nottinghamshire Police and the Information Commissioner's Office about the outcomes of its internal inquiry.

The trust's medical director, Dr. Manjeet Shehmar, expressed deep regret for the added pain caused to the victims' families. She stated that accessing patient records without a legitimate reason is "totally unacceptable" and that the trust is working to understand how these breaches occurred. Dr. Shehmar is scheduled to provide evidence to the ongoing public inquiry into the attacks next week.

The ongoing statutory public inquiry is examining the circumstances leading up to the attacks and the subsequent actions taken. The inquiry is expected to hear testimony from NUH representatives, including Dr. Shehmar, who will discuss the trust's findings and procedures.

NUH indicated that further investigations are underway concerning inappropriate access to the records of surviving victims of the attacks, Wayne Birkett, Sharon Miller, and Marcin Gawronski. The trust also plans to engage with independent regulatory bodies, such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council and the General Medical Council, regarding the staff involved.

Dr. Shehmar emphasized that appropriate access to patient records is a core component of the trust's duty of care. She acknowledged that the inappropriate access by some staff members has damaged the trust's relationship with patients and the public, and that efforts are being made to reinforce data protection protocols and staff training.

The trust's response underscores the seriousness with which such breaches of patient confidentiality are treated within the healthcare sector, particularly in the sensitive context of a major public tragedy. The actions taken aim to restore confidence and demonstrate accountability.