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The introduction of Martha’s Rule has come into effect following the preventable death of 13 year old Martha Mills in 2021 after a fall from her bike developed into life threatening sepsis which was not treated in time. Giving patients and their families the right to an urgent second opinion in circumstances when their concerns … Read more

The Donna Ockenden led review into the maternity units in Nottingham is investigating potentially avoidable catastrophic birth injuries. Families who have suffered the loss of their baby, or whose child suffered a substantial brain injury leading to cerebral palsy, will be taking part in the investigation. The Nottinghamshire Police will be conducting a separate criminal … Read more

The maternity services in Nottingham, delivered at the Nottingham City Hospital and the Queen’s Medical Centre, are subject to a high profile independent review. Run by Donna Ockenden who previously led the maternity review in Shropshire, the investigation involves 1,800 families at the time of writing. What is happening at the Nottingham University Hospitals Trust … Read more

Losing a baby is a painful experience. An inquest into the cause of death will follow to provide the family with necessary answers. This can be a daunting experience, however, trusted robust legal advisors can help make the birth injury inquest process less stressful. Looking into the circumstances leading to a potentially avoidable death requires … Read more

A three-day inquest into the death of 15-month-old Olly Stopforth opens in front of a jury at the Cheshire Coroner’s Court in Warrington on Monday 8th January. Olly had been unwell with a cold which developed into a high temperature and a pin prick rash on 19th March 2020 with his parents initially treating this … Read more

Hospital errors when the outcome is permanent serious injuries, are life changing, traumatic and devastating. Making a medical negligence claim in these circumstances can provide a lifeline with access to much needed compensation for the pain and suffering, the cost of care, equipment, and other requirements as a result of the harm caused. When to … Read more

A six day inquest into the death of one day old Nelly Webb, born on 1st January 2019 at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in South Wales, has found that systemic failings at the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board led to her preventable death. The Article 2 compliant inquest found that Nelly’s mother Jessica should … Read more

The High Court in London has approved a medical negligence compensation claim for £20 million for an eight year old boy brain damaged just before his birth in Ormskirk. Protected by an anonymity order, the boy, who has cerebral palsy affecting all four limbs and neurodevelopmental delays as a result of his injuries, was delivered … Read more

There are often red flags when a serious birth injury has occurred. It is important for parents to be aware of how birth injury symptoms may present as sadly, it is quite common that preventable incidents are often denied. Parents who notice that there may be something seriously amiss with their child’s development may be … Read more

A Group B strep infection is common and harmless – if diagnosed and treated in a timely manner. Pregnant women should be aware that between 20% – 40% of mothers carry this bacterial infection and can pass it to their baby during their birth. It is a symptomless bacteria, however, can cause significant harm if … Read more