August 22, 2023
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.
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August 16, 2023
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.
July 31, 2023
The loss of a baby is unimaginable, yet sadly there are around 500 miscarriages a day in the UK.
July 26, 2023
The Government has recently responded to the independent review into East Kent Maternity services which was led by Dr Bill Kirkup in 2021.
July 17, 2023
Our colleague, Fay Russell, has represented another family at an Inquest this month relating to the death of their newborn son in January 2021.
July 11, 2023
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.
July 06, 2023
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’.
June 27, 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.