Expert medical negligence and maternity specialists at Switalskis have described reports questioning the standard of care at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust as ‘seriously concerning and in need of urgent attention’.

A West Yorkshire mother whose baby was stillborn after a series of missed opportunities pre-birth at Leeds General Infirmary has joined a group of families in delivering a letter to 10 Downing Street urging an inquiry into maternity care at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn is part of a national review led by Baroness Valerie Amos to improve maternity and neonatal care, enhance safety, reduce birth injuries, and ensure compassionate, high-quality support for families.

A new report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has once again raised serious concerns about maternity care at both Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Hospital, Burton.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) has been named among 12 trusts in England whose maternity services will be examined as part of a new national review into maternity and neonatal care, announced by Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

At a time when patient safety initiatives such as Martha’s Rule and Jess’ Rule are being introduced, and maternity care across 12 hospital trusts is under review as part of a rapid national investigation into maternity and neonatal services, the Government has published new NHS league tables.

If you or your child has experienced a birth injury due to medical negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. While money can’t undo the harm caused, it can make a real difference in ensuring you and your family have the support, care and security you need for the future.

Experts from Switalskis who are supporting a number of families affected by medical negligence from their maternity care in Leeds have welcomed the announcement of an independent inquiry into the Trust responsible.