July 10th 2018
Accepted risk of ‘life-changing and life-threatening injuries’ leads to suspension of vaginal mesh
The agreement of the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England to immediately…
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Birth Negligence
May 16th 2018
Nursing and Midwifery Council’s failure to act on concerns over midwives was a complete dereliction of role to protect public
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) describes its role on its own website as being…
December 21st 2017
£2.4m interim damages award is ‘life-changing’ for severely disabled 12-year-old and family as they can finally buy home they need
A High Court Judge’s ruling to award £2.4m interim damages to a severely disabled 12-year-old…
December 14th 2017
Hospital Trust admits errors led to baby being stillborn as midwives sent mum home despite drops in heartbeat
A Hospital Trust has issued a full apology to a mother whose much-longed for baby…
December 8th 2017
Hudgell Solicitors secures £14.3m damages for boy left brain damaged after midwives failed to realise he was starved of oxygen at birth
A £14.3m damages settlement has been approved for a boy left brain damaged after midwives…
November 28th 2017
Why everyone should welcome plans to make childbirth safer and reduce baby deaths
Pregnancy and labour can be an extremely difficult time for the parents of babies who…
November 9th 2017
Mums should not simply accept injuries as part of giving birth – and maternity units with high incident numbers must review procedures
It is concerning to read that women are twice as likely to suffer serious blood…
November 3rd 2017
Legal support can help parents of stillborn babies find answers with law not requiring coroners’ inquests
A major part of my work as a specialist in handling damages cases relating to…
