Sussex police investigate potential manslaughter charges over hospital deaths
Sussex police are investigating potential manslaughter charges related to at least 40 deaths at the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust. The investigation, known as Operation Bramber, focuses on alleged medical negligence and cover-ups from 2015 to 2021. Families of victims are demanding the resignation of the trust's leadership, citing poor health services and failures to address alleged misconduct. A letter from 85 families highlights serious concerns, including bullying of whistleblowers and ongoing operations by surgeons under investigation. The trust has faced multiple inspection reports criticizing its performance, and police are reviewing individual cases with independent medical consultants. The chair of the trust acknowledged longstanding issues and expressed a commitment to improvement.