Recent figures have raised ongoing concerns about patient safety within gynaecology services at Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG), which provides care at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole & District Hospital.

Over the past five years, the Trust has faced 36 claims relating to gynaecology care. Many involve avoidable pain, delays in diagnosis, failures to properly investigate symptoms and long-term harm affecting patients across North and North East Lincolnshire.

Behind every statistic is a life affected, often in ways that extend far beyond physical health.

Gynaecology services form a core part of women’s health care, and when standards fall short, the impact can be profound and long-lasting for patients and their families.

At Switalskis, we believe everyone receiving care at NLAG hospitals deserves to feel listened to, taken seriously and treated with dignity.

What patients are reporting about gynaecology care at NLAG

National and regional data, alongside the cases we see locally, highlight recurring concerns within gynaecology and women’s health services, including:

• Unnecessary and avoidable pain following treatment
• Fertility problems linked to delays in diagnosis or surgical errors
• Delayed cancer diagnosis, with some women in Grimsby and Scunthorpe discovering gynaecological cancers at a more advanced stage
• Failure to investigate symptoms such as abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain or ovarian concerns
• Poor communication between hospital teams and patients

These are not minor issues. They can affect fertility, emotional wellbeing, family life, dignity and long-term health. Too many describe feeling dismissed or unheard when they raised concerns about symptoms that were later found to be significant.

The experiences shared by patients from Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Goole reflect a wider national picture - missed warning signs, fragmented follow-up and a lack of clear explanations when care has not gone as it should.

How Switalskis can help

Many of those who approach our specialist medical negligence team are not focused on legal terminology or blame. Most simply want to understand what happened during their care at their local hospital.

People contact us because:

• They have not been given clear explanations by NLAG about what went wrong
• Symptoms were not taken seriously in clinics in Grimsby or Scunthorpe
• They want openness and accountability from local health services
• They hope their experience can help improve gynaecology care for others

As specialist medical negligence solicitors, our role is to stand alongside those who feel left in the dark. We help people access and understand their medical records, ask the right questions and ensure that learning takes place so care can improve.

NLAG has acknowledged that standards have not always been met and has said it is committed to improving gynaecology services across its hospitals in Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Goole. For Women’s Health Services in our region, accountability and improvement must go hand in hand.

Chris Gresswell-Green, Director and Medical Negligence Solicitor at Switalskis, said:

“Across Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Goole, we speak with individuals who simply want honesty and clarity about the treatment they received at NLAG hospitals. Too many women have been left with life-changing consequences after concerns were overlooked within gynaecology services.”

“Our role is to ensure patient voices are heard and acted upon. When care falls below acceptable standards, individuals deserve answers and the NHS deserves the opportunity to learn so services in North Lincolnshire become safer.”

“At Switalskis, we support those affected by medical negligence across the NLAG area, including in Women’s Health Services. Supporting them as they navigate an overwhelming process, uncover the truth and contribute to improvements in gynaecology care for the future.”

Specialist support for those affected in Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Goole

Our medical negligence team has experience in supporting women across Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Goole who have been affected by problems in gynaecology care. This includes:

• Delayed diagnosis in NLAG gynaecology services
• Fertility problems linked to medical errors
• Missed or late-stage cancer diagnosis in Grimsby or Scunthorpe hospitals
• Failure to investigate pelvic pain, bleeding or ovarian symptoms
• Surgical errors and poor post-operative follow-up

At Switalskis, our approach is centred on listening first. We understand how distressing it can be to feel dismissed or left without answers, and we take the time to explain complex medical issues clearly and sensitively. Our role is to help individuals understand what happened, feel confident asking questions and ensure there is accountability where care has fallen short. Just as importantly, we work to make sure learning takes place, so gynaecology services across Lincolnshire and Yorkshire can become safer for others in the future.

Advice if you are concerned about gynaecology care at NLAG

If you or someone you care about in Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Goole or North Lincolnshire has experienced problems with gynaecology care, delayed diagnosis or a failure to investigate symptoms at an NLAG hospital, we can help you understand your options.

We offer:

• A free, confidential initial conversation
• Independent advice about concerns relating to NLAG treatment
• Help obtaining medical records from Grimsby, Scunthorpe or Goole hospitals
• Support in understanding what happened and why
• Advocacy to ensure your voice is heard

Get in touch with our team by calling 08001380458 or filling out the form below.