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·Eirian Powell; Thirlwall Inquiry

Eirian Powell — witness evidence summary (Thirlwall Inquiry)

Eirian Powell was Ward Manager on the neonatal unit through the cluster period. Her Thirlwall Inquiry evidence addresses day-to-day management of the unit, Letby's appraisals during 2015–16, and her own view of the consultants' concerns at the time.

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Eirian Powell was Ward Manager on the neonatal unit through the cluster period. Her Thirlwall Inquiry evidence addresses day-to-day management, Letby’s appraisals during 2015–16, and her own view of the consultants’ concerns at the time.

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What to read alongside this

See our profile of Eirian Powell and Dr Brearey’s account of the same period.

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