Police launch probe into patient deaths at NHS hospital after heart operations

Published: 6/4/2025
Police launch probe into patient deaths at NHS hospital after heart operations
Police investigate multiple heart-related deaths at NHS hospital following a probe by the BBC. Concerns have been raised about patients' deaths post heart operations, with death certificates allegedly not reflecting the true causes. The investigation at Castle Hill Hospital near Hull involves TAVI procedures, with staff concerns leading to internal reviews. Families of affected patients were reportedly unaware of the issues until contacted by the BBC, revealing potential substandard care and lack of transparency surrounding the fatalities.