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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.

Medical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth, Medical 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
Medical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth, Medical 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.

Medical Negligence, Medical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth, Thirlwall Inquiry
September 21, 2023
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University Hospitals of Leicester: maternity services rated inadequate

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is back in the spotlight following a recent inspection from the CQC, which concluded that the maternity services are “inadequate”.

Lisa Swales
Medical Negligence - Hospital and Surgery, Medical Negligence, Medical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
September 12, 2023
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Birth injury cerebral palsy: the essentials

Cerebral Palsy is a group of brain conditions that affects movement, balance, and co-ordination, and can be caused by neurological damage to the brain occurring around the time of birth.

David Thomas
Medical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
September 04, 2023

Lady Justice Thirlwall appointed to lead the statutory public inquiry

Switalskis Solicitors, who represent the families of 7 babies who were victims of Lucy Letby, give their reaction to the news that Lady Justice Thirlwall has been appointed to lead the Inquiry.

Medical Negligence, Medical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth, Thirlwall Inquiry
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).

Medical Negligence, Medical 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
Medical Negligence, Medical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
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