NHS Trust Issues Apology for Data Breach Affecting Noah Woods’ Family

NHS trust apologizes to Noah Woods' family over data breach. Investigation launched after unauthorized access to medical records.

Editorial Desk

September 27, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Nottingham, United Kingdom — An NHS trust has issued a formal apology to the family of three-year-old Noah Woods following a data breach that exposed his medical records, causing additional emotional distress.

The incident occurred when 10 staff members accessed Noah’s confidential health information without proper authorization, according to officials at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The breach took place in 2025, following the sentencing of Valdo Calocane, who was responsible for the June 2023 attacks that left three dead and three injured.

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The trust’s medical director acknowledged serious failures in handling patient data and publicly apologized for the harm caused. An internal investigation is underway to determine how the breach occurred and to prevent future incidents. The family described the situation as deeply upsetting during an already difficult time.

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