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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
July 06, 2023

York and Scarborough maternity services: significant concerns raised

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), which regulates health services in England, has published a damning report regarding the standard of care at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, rating the maternity services as ‘inadequate’.

Clinical Negligence, Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
June 27, 2023

Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023

Whilst having a baby is an exciting time for most families, some births don’t always go to plan leading to complications that require neonatal intervention and care.  It has been reported that there are 700,000 babies admitted to neonatal care each year.

Clare Gooch
Clinical Negligence, Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
May 16, 2023

North Midlands: significant improvement required at maternity unit

The Care Quality Commission has rated the maternity services at North Midlands NHS Trust as requires significant improvement. 

Clare Gooch
Clinical Negligence, Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
May 10, 2023
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Maternal mental health: mothers missing out on vital support

Pregnant women and new mothers across the UK are often not receiving vital mental health services that should be readily available to them.

Clare Gooch
Clinical Negligence, Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
May 10, 2023

Maternal mental health: mothers missing out on vital mental health support

As we reflect on Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week (1 – 7 May 2023), it has been reported that pregnant women and new mothers across the UK are often not receiving vital mental health services that should be readily available to them.

Clare Gooch
Clinical Negligence, Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
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