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September 01, 2023

Significant concerns over standard of maternity care at Hull University Teaching Hospitals

Hull Royal Infirmary’s maternity rating, which has a dedicated Women and Children’s Hospital, has been downgraded from “good” to “inadequate” by regulator, Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Clinical Negligence, Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
August 22, 2023

Government orders independent inquiry at Countess of Chester Hospitals

The Countess of Chester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is under immense scrutiny following recent events in the Criminal Courts regarding Nurse Lucy Letby.

Clare Gooch
Clinical Negligence, Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
August 22, 2023

Lucy Letby: statement and information for the media

Statement and information for the media on behalf of Switalskis Solicitors, representing 7 babies who were victims of Lucy Letby in their civil claims against The Countess of Chester NHS Hospital Trust.

Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth, Thirlwall Inquiry
August 16, 2023

Y v York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Having a baby can be both exciting but also nerve wracking, especially for first time parents. There is a lot of pressure on parents to make the right call at the right time.

Clare Gooch
Clinical Negligence, Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
July 31, 2023
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Baby loss in pregnancy: pledge to better support women

The loss of a baby is unimaginable, yet sadly there are around 500 miscarriages a day in the UK.

Clare Gooch
Clinical Negligence, Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
July 26, 2023

Measures being taken nationally to improve standards in maternity care

The Government has recently responded to the independent review into East Kent Maternity services which was led by Dr Bill Kirkup in 2021.

Clare Gooch
Clinical Negligence, Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
July 17, 2023
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Baby T - inquest conclusion

Our colleague, Fay Russell, has represented another family at an Inquest this month relating to the death of their newborn son in January 2021.

Clare Gooch, Fay Russell
Clinical Negligence, Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth, Clinical Negligence - Inquests
July 11, 2023

Nottingham University Hospital – annual public review meeting

The Nottingham University Hospital (NUH) Annual Public Review Meeting took place on 10 July 2023, which included Chairman, Nick Carver, Chief Executive, Anthony May and Donna Ockenden who is leading the maternity review.

Clare Gooch
Clinical Negligence, Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
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