September Newsletter

In this month of our newsletter, we’ll be covering how the COVID-19 pandemic Effected Pregnancy and its impact on pregnancy loss.This month we’ve also welcomed four new members to our team!

The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted maternity care, creating devastating consequences for families experiencing pregnancy loss. In her reflections, Emma Trudgill, an experienced midwife, shared her first-hand experiences on the front lines.

Some of the Key points we discuss in Emma’s story include the increased risk of complications like preterm birth and pregnancy loss due to COVID-19 and how restrictions in hospitals amplified the emotional toll, with many women facing these tragedies without the support of their families. Emma highlights how healthcare protocols, while necessary for controlling the virus, often left families feeling isolated during their most vulnerable moments. Impact of Covid-19 On Pregnancy Loss | UK Covid-19 Inquiry In the recent, September 9^th, 2024, court hearing inquiry into the pandemic’s effects on healthcare, over 500 testimonies detailed the painful experiences families endured when dealing with pregnancy loss during this time… Want to Read More? Dive into the full article to hear Emma’s story about the medical impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy loss, and how we can help families navigate this journey. Read the full articel here.

Latest Industry Updates

Risk of Normalising Harm in Maternity Care (September 27, 2024) Read more NHS Failing to Learn from Fatal Sepsis Mistakes, Watchdog Warns (September 20, 2024) Read more After a Decade of Denial, NHS Trust Admits Contaminated Feed Led to Baby’s Death (September 13, 2024) Read more New UKEM, September Starters We are pleased to welcome several new team members who have recently joined us. Tilly Davies has joined our Industrial Deafness department as a Medico-Legal Apprentice, where she will play an integral role in supporting our legal team. Anisa Amjad is a new addition to our Industrial Disease team as a File Handler, bringing her expertise and dedication to managing complex case files. Additionally, we are delighted to have Emily Sainsbury and Ines Seales join our Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury department, both taking on the role of File Handler. We are confident that their skills and enthusiasm will contribute positively in the future!