Report written by By Emma Trudgill – Midwife analyst – UKEM. APPG Public Birth Trauma Inquiry Medical negligence in childbirth Resulting in litigation settlements estimated at £1.1bn a year A weathered system Leading
Maternity services have become a focal point for negligence claims and compensation payouts, surpassing all other hospital departments, a trend campaigners attribute to underfunding and overworked staff. Amy Stead, 37, faced a near three-year journey
Never Events Unveil Critical Patient Safety Lapses In February, three alarming “never events” occurred within hospitals governed by the Betsi Cadwaladr health board, casting a spotlight on severe patient safety lapses that could have been
In February, three alarming “never events” occurred within hospitals governed by the Betsi Cadwaladr health board, casting a spotlight on severe patient safety lapses that could have been prevented. These incidents, deemed avoidable by NHS
A recent inquiry under the Freedom of Information Act targeting the Mid and South Essex Hospital Trust, responsible for overseeing Southend, Basildon, and Broomfield hospitals, has unveiled a series of concerning “never events” that took
The NHS covering mid and south Essex has acknowledged that a surge in breast cancer referrals is impeding the achievement of cancer waiting time targets. Despite an anticipated improvement in cancer diagnosis waiting times following
Shire Hall officials are expressing deep concern over the state of the healthcare system, particularly regarding cancer waiting times in Gloucestershire. They are taking proactive steps by drafting a letter to the Chief Executive of
Alice and Lewis Jones endured the heart-wrenching experience of witnessing their 18-month-old child, Ronnie, succumb to a devastating brain injury due to medical negligence at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital. This tragedy unfolded amidst a broader
The Homerton Fertility Centre in London has had its operating license suspended by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) due to “significant concerns” regarding the clinic’s operations. This action follows three incidents involving errors
For the past few months ‘The Royal Sussex County Hospital’ has consistently shown up in the news for medical negligence and malpractice incidents. Several of the negligence news reports we have covered have related to
