Nationwide maternity failures have been widely reported. Harrowing and tragic experiences highlight harm and suffering of those that are denied adequate care. On 12th August 2024 the BBC reported that the inquest into the death of Laura-Jane Seaman in December 2022 had found her death was “avoidable and contributed to […]

NHS Resolution (NHSR) has released its annual report for 2023 / 2024.  The report sets out headline figures relating to the number of medical negligence claims received and the compensation that NHSR has paid or expects to pay to patients who have been injured by medical negligence to settle those claims.  It […]

There have been groundbreaking advancements made by surgeons in successfully implanting an artificial titanium heart powered by magnetic levitation (maglev) technology, similar to that used in high-speed trains. This innovative device, developed by BiVACOR in partnership with the Texas Heart Institute, aims to bridge the gap for patients awaiting life-saving […]

It has been announced today that a report will be released that highlights concerns about the performance of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).  The CQC, which was established in 2009, is a regulatory body that inspects health and social care providers in England. It is part of the Department of […]

Birth Trauma Awareness Week aims to raise awareness of distress experienced or witnessed during a traumatic birth, which can lead to a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affecting 25,000 – 30,000 women annually in the UK. The term ‘Birth trauma’ is used to describe the symptoms experienced by women […]

Around 1 in 3 people of menstruation age develop fibroids in the UK. Fibroids most commonly develop between the ages of 30-50 during reproductive age and affect 2 out of 3 women and menstruating people in their lifetime. Many people are asymptomatic and will not be aware of the fibroid. […]

It is reported that wide ethnic inequalities in perinatal mortality continues, with stillbirth and neonatal mortality rates for Black, Asian and mixed ethnicity families higher than those of white families. Black, Asian and mixed ethnicity women and birthing people have reported systemic issues and discrimination when navigating maternity and neonatal […]

Pregnancy does not increase the risk of any cancer and fortunately it is rare to be diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy. However, it can happen, occurring approximately once per 1000 pregnancies annually. Types of cancer during pregnancy Any type of cancer can occur during pregnancy, but the cancers that are […]

A three-year study called Voicing Loss, conducted by Birkbeck, University of London, and the University of Bath, has investigated the experiences of people involved in the inquest process.   An inquest is an investigation which is carried out by the coroner into the circumstances of a person’s death. An inquest can […]

Maternity: Broken Trust aired last night on ITV.  It was a difficult but compelling watch, highlighting maternity care failings at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (“NUH”) which have caused or contributed to the avoidable deaths of mothers and babies.  The individual stories are tragic and harrowing but have become a […]