A number of the bereaved families who have been failed by Nottingham University Hospitals Trust (NUH) have bravely shared their devastating experiences.

London hospital trust admits injuries ‘could have been avoided’ if appropriate care had been provided.

An inquiry into traumatic childbirth has called for an overhaul of the UK’s maternity and postnatal care, after hearing many harrowing stories from parents.

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week (April 29 – May 5) is a week-long campaign dedicated to talking about and raising awareness of mental health problems before, during and after pregnancy.

Tamlin Bolton, Senior Associate in our Medical Negligence team has featured in the November edition on the AvMA Lawyers Service Newsletter discussing the recent updates in the Lucy Letby inquiry.

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’.    

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. 

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