Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Lucy Letby

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 1, 2025

How Lucy Letby built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Lucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse in Britain, was convicted of murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven others between June 2015 and June 2016. Investigations began after an unusual number of infant deaths occurred at the Countess of Chester Hospital's neonatal unit, where Letby worked.

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September 2011: Graduation from University of Chester

In September 2011, Lucy Letby graduated from the University of Chester with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a speciality in child nursing.

December 2011: Placement Course Completion

In December 2011, Lucy Letby completed a placement course at the Liverpool Women's Hospital.

January 2012: Registered Nurse Appointment

In January 2012, Lucy Letby secured an appointment as a registered nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital, beginning her work in the neonatal unit on January 2nd, 2012.

2012: Letby's Work at Liverpool Women's Hospital

From 2012 to 2015, Lucy Letby worked at Liverpool Women's Hospital.

2013: Staff Profile

In a 2013 staff profile, Lucy Letby stated she was responsible for "caring for a wide range of babies requiring various levels of support" and enjoyed "seeing them progress and supporting their families."

March 2014: Completion of Specialization Course

In March 2014, Lucy Letby completed a specialization course in neonatal caring.

2015: Qualification to work with infants in intensive care

In 2015, Lucy Letby qualified to work with infants in intensive care.

2015: Training Placement and Qualification

In early 2015, Lucy Letby went for another training placement at Liverpool Women's Hospital and qualified to work with infants in intensive care.

July 2016: Transfer to Patient Experience Team

In July 2016, Lucy Letby was transferred to the patient experience team, and later to the risk and patient safety office.

May 2017: Dewi Evans Contacted National Crime Agency

In May 2017, Dewi Evans, a retired paediatrician and professional expert witness, contacted the National Crime Agency via email regarding the investigation.

April 2019: General Statement by Evans

Dewi Evans produced a large number of reports for Cheshire Police including a general statement dated 17 April 2019, as part of the police investigation into Lucy Letby.

July 2019: Literature Review by Evans

Dewi Evans produced a review of published literature regarding air embolus in newborn infants dated 3 July 2019, as part of the police investigation into Lucy Letby.

March 2020: Letby Placed on Interim Suspension

In March 2020, on the 13th, while out on bail, Lucy Letby was placed on an interim suspension by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

August 2023: Nursing and Midwifery Council Statement

On 18 August 2023, Andrea Sutcliffe of the Nursing and Midwifery Council stated that Lucy Letby remains suspended and they will seek to strike her off the register.