Have you or your child suffered a birth injury due to NHS maternity care? A major government investigation is now underway into 14 NHS trusts following serious concerns about systemic failures in maternity services. This development could be a turning point in the fight for justice and accountability. If you’ve been affected, you may be entitled to compensation—and our legal team is here to help.
Why This Matters to Families Affected by Birth Injuries
The UK government has launched a rapid review into maternity care across England, chaired by Baroness Amos. This follows years of complaints from bereaved families and campaigners who say their concerns have been ignored. The review will examine:
– Ignoring women’s voices.
– Poor leadership and toxic culture.
– Failure to learn from safety incidents.
– Disproportionately poor outcomes for Black and Asian families.
According to research by baby loss charities Sands and Tommy’s, over 800 baby deaths in 2022–23 could have been prevented with better maternity care. If you or a loved one has experienced a birth injury due to substandard care at an NHS facility, this review may validate your concerns.
Which NHS Trusts Are Under Investigation?
The following NHS trusts are being reviewed:
– Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
– University Hospitals of Leicester.
– East Kent Hospitals.
– Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital.
– Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.
– Bradford Teaching Hospitals.
– And 8 others across England.
If you gave birth at one of these trusts and experienced complications, your case may be part of a wider pattern of negligence.
Legal Help for Birth Injury Claims
Our birth injury solicitors we specialise in birth injury compensation claims across South Yorkshire and the entirety of the UK. Our experienced solicitors understand the emotional and physical toll these injuries cause—and we’re here to help you seek justice.
We offer:
– Free, confidential initial consultations.
– No-win, no-fee representation*.
– Proven success in NHS birth injury cases.
Contact Us Today
If your child suffered a birth injury due to NHS maternity negligence, don’t wait. You may be entitled to compensation to help rebuild your family’s future. Contact our legal team now to discuss your options and start your claim.
If you would like a free confidential chat about your situation in relation to medical negligence, you can request a call back below or call us on 0114 2496 611 to discuss your story with us.
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You may need to pay for services from Howells Solicitors in certain situations. These include being dishonest, not giving your solicitor instructions, or rejecting an offer against their advice. Other examples are the death of the claimant, cancelling your claim, and moving without telling your solicitor.
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