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June 24, 2026
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‘They refused to be silenced’: praise for determination of clients who led campaign for inquiry into maternity services, as Ockenden report is published

Specialist maternity experts and medical negligence solicitors at Switalskis say a damning report into the care of babies and families at Nottingham University Hospitals’ (NUH) NHS Trust is a clarion call for urgent action to improve services to prevent future harm.

Georgina Peckett
Medical Negligence, Press, Client Stories
June 22, 2026
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Retained swabs after childbirth: the lasting impact of a preventable NHS never event

Giving birth can leave new mothers physically and emotionally exhausted. While some discomfort during recovery is expected, persistent pain, bleeding and signs that something isn't right should never be dismissed.

Luke Simpson
Medical Negligence, Press, Client Stories
June 19, 2026

Switalskis solicitor Luke Simpson speaks to the BBC ahead of inquest into death of three-year-old girl

A Switalskis medical negligence solicitor has spoken to the BBC ahead of the inquest into the death of a three-year-old girl, as her family continue to seek answers about the care she received.

Luke Simpson
Medical Negligence, Press, Client Stories
June 15, 2026

Parents still waiting for answers nearly four years after baby’s death as inquest date remains unset share story with BBC

A couple being supported by Switalskis’ expert medical negligence team in their search for answers as to why their baby son died just four days after his birth have shared their story with the BBC.

Chantelle Cooper
Medical Negligence, Press, Client Stories
June 11, 2026
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NHS Trust admits missed opportunities in teen’s mental health care following tragic death

The tragic death of 16-year-old Finn Hall highlights the devastating consequences that can occur when vulnerable young people do not receive the mental health support they urgently need.

Richard Starkie
Medical Negligence, Press, Client Stories
June 10, 2026
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Medical Negligence Claims Involving Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Lessons from a Preventable Death

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism can have devastating consequences when warning signs are missed or treatment is delayed. Learn about common failings in care, the case of Myles Scriven and when a DVT misdiagnosis may amount to clinical negligence.

Lauren Muir
Medical Negligence
June 08, 2026
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Newcastle, Hull and Northern Lincolnshire trusts feature in latest never events figures as more than 400 incidents recorded nationally

A new NHS England report has revealed that trusts across Newcastle, Hull and Northern Lincolnshire reported a combined 20 so-called ‘never events’ during 2025/26, as more than 400 serious patient safety incidents were recorded across England.

Chris Gresswell-Green
Medical Negligence
June 03, 2026

Parents supported by Switalskis share Wynter's story in BBC Panorama investigation into Nottingham maternity failings

A couple supported by Switalskis specialist medical negligence and maternity experts have featured on a BBC Panorama programme to share the tragic story of how their baby died just 23 minutes after birth. After a number of failures at a maternity unit run by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH), the Trust is now the subject of the largest maternity inquiry in the history of the NHS.

Georgina Peckett
Medical Negligence, Client Stories, Press
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