Nottingham hospitals: NHS paid out £101m over maternity failings

The NHS has paid out a total of £101 million in compensation to families affected by failings in maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The trust, which runs both the Queen’s Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital, has been under scrutiny following a series of incidents that led to serious harm to mothers and babies.

An independent report found that the trust had failed to properly investigate incidents, leading to repeated failings and a lack of learning from mistakes. The report also highlighted a culture of fear among staff, with concerns about speaking out or raising issues.

The NHS has apologized for the failures and pledged to improve maternity care at the trust. The trust has already made changes, including improved training for staff and increased support for families affected by incidents.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has promised to take action to prevent similar failings in the future, stating that “lessons must be learned and action taken to prevent further harm.”

Our thoughts are with the families affected by these failings, and we hope that the necessary changes will be made to ensure the safety of all mothers and babies in maternity care.