Nicola Lightfoot

Lucy Letby inquiry reveals lack of empathy in nursing assessment

Lucy Letby initially failed her final year placement as a student nurse after being assessed as “cold” and lacking empathy, a public inquiry has heard. Nicola Lightfoot, deputy ward manager on the children’s unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital, stated that Letby did not possess the “overall characteristics” necessary to be a successful registered nurse. Ms Lightfoot commented, “I…