NHS Trust Suspends 10 Staff Over Noah Woods Data Breach

• •Ten NHS staff members were suspended for unauthorized access to Noah Woods' medical records.
• •An internal investigation was launched immediately after concerns were raised about the breach.
• •The incident has been reported to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) for further inquiry.

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has suspended or removed 10 staff members following unauthorized access to the medical records of three-year-old Noah Woods. Noah went missing on September 15, 2026, and was found dead in a pond the next day. The trust launched an urgent internal investigation after concerns arose that staff may have accessed Noah's records inappropriately. Dr. Martin Mansfield, the deputy chief medical officer, stated that any unauthorized access is completely unacceptable and has apologized to Noah's family for the distress caused. The trust has reported the incident to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and is taking steps to secure patient records. The inquest into Noah's death has been opened and adjourned, with his family describing him as a happy child who brought joy to their lives.