In October 2025, we published Verita’s independent investigation report into what was known when about the practice of Ms Stohr and whether there were opportunities to have identified and addressed these issues sooner.
To accompany this, we published our action plan ‘Learning, accountability and change’, which details how we will address the recommendations identified within the report and implement the necessary improvements across our Trust.
We apologise unreservedly to the patients and families affected by this incident. Through our action plan, we are committed to delivering Verita’s recommendations in full. We recognise that this is a critical first step in regaining the trust of our patients.
While there were no specific commitments to deliver between the six and nine month milestones, we have continued to make progress to improve our organisation.
The final actions set out in the ‘Learning, accountability and change’ action plan are due for completion in October 2026.
Oversight of the improvements we are making
To make sure the delivery of our action plan has oversight from our partners, we report progress to the dedicated Oversight Board, which includes representatives from NHS England, the Care Quality Commission, Healthwatch, GMC and the Integrated Care Board alongside CUH Executive and Non-Executive Directors. We will continue to do this as we progress.
Our commitment
We know there is more to do. Improving care, rebuilding trust and making sure changes are fully embedded across the organisation will take time and continued effort.
We are committed to listening to patients and families, learning from feedback, and making lasting improvements to the quality and safety of the care we provide.
An update from the Patient Advisory Board
Here is an update from Catherine Kimberley, a parent of a young person involved in the review and Chair of the Patient Advisory Board (PAB):
Over the last few months, parents and families of those children and young people affected by the review continue to attend our monthly PAB meetings which rotate between online and in person.
Those of us attending the meetings are able to raise any issues which are then shared at the hospital’s Oversight Board by the Chair so that any action can be taken. Issues such as access to follow-up care, support with equipment and advice on next steps following review outcomes are just some of the issues raised to date.
By listening to parents of children and young people affected by the ongoing review, we are able to influence meaningful change. Our advocacy has improved clinical pathways for those who require follow-up care, ensuring their cases continue to be prioritised.
A number of parents have asked for the final Andrew Kennedy KC review to be provided in an accessible format so that findings can be clearly understood. As we near the end of the clinical review, a separate meeting will be held for patients, parents and carers to discuss how they would like the external report to be presented - please contact me by email if you would like to be involved at catherine.kimberley@nhs.net.
If you are a patient, parent, carer or family member affected by the clinical review into cases and want to join the Patient Advisory Board, please email cuh.familyliaison.nhs.net.
The upcoming PAB meetings will be held on:
- 26 August, online from 6-7:30pm
- 26 September, in person from 10-11:30am
Ongoing support for patients and families
We recognise the impact the incident, the publication of the Verita report and the ongoing clinical reviews may have on affected patients and families. Our dedicated Patient and Family Liaison team remains on hand to support you and answer any questions you might have:
- Opening hours: Monday – Friday between 9am - 4pm
- By phone: 07719 407 210
- By email: cuh.familyliaison@nhs.net
Psychological support provided by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is available for patients and families should you need it. If you would like an appointment, please email paediatricOrthopaedicreferrals@cpft.nhs.uk or contact the Patient and Family Liaison team who can help.