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December 01, 2023
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Concerns raised regarding maternity services at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

After a series of short notice inspections in August 2023, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has produced detailed reports rating the maternity services at the Royal Derby Hospital and Queen's Hospital in Burton-Upon-Trent as ‘inadequate’.    

Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth, Clinical Negligence
November 23, 2023

The Thirlwall Inquiry

Switalskis represent a significant number of the families who were named on the criminal indictment and are proud to assist Lady Justice Thirlwall, with her Inquiry into the crimes of Lucy Letby. 

Tamlin Bolton, Clare Gooch
Clinical Negligence, Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth, Thirlwall Inquiry
November 14, 2023
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Maternity Safety Alliance: bereaved families want public inquiry

The Maternity Safety Alliance has been set up by bereaved families to campaign for an investigation and ultimately better maternity care.

Clare Gooch
Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
October 26, 2023
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Substandard maternity care across UK

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has reported that 65 percent of maternity services across the UK have been rated as inadequate or requiring improvement. Clare Gooch looks at the problem.

Clare Gooch
Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
October 11, 2023

Baby Loss Awareness Week 2023

Baby Loss Awareness Week is now in its 21st year.

Clare Gooch
Clinical Negligence, Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
October 09, 2023
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York Hospital: failings to be addressed to avoid future baby losses

A York woman is calling for a more robust antenatal monitoring process at York Hospital, following the loss of her unborn baby.

Tamlin Bolton
Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth, Clinical Negligence
October 05, 2023
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University Hospitals of Leicester: family's anger as CQC reports no change

The family of Mason Hodges, who died at the University Hospital of Leicester NHS Trust, are furious after learning that changes have still not been implemented.

Lisa Swales
Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth, Clinical Negligence
October 04, 2023

Lucy Letby: statutory public inquiry granted

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Steve Barclay, has agreed that a Statutory Public Inquiry into the investigation surrounding allegations made about Lucy Letby will now take place.

Tamlin Bolton
Clinical Negligence, Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth, Thirlwall Inquiry
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