Although the final report into maternity care is not due until next Spring, Baroness Amos’s initial findings are not positive. Although stressing that ‘”there is lots of good care out there”, she also observed that her investigations so far paint a “much worse” picture than she had anticipated.
The National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation was established by Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, with a view to identifying and rectifying “systemic failures” in maternity services which have acquired a poor reputation over recent years.
A range of previous inquiries into maternity services in specific NHS Trusts have identified numerous problems and made extensive recommendations to address the issues. Further Trust-specific inquiries are on-going.
Baroness Amos’s early observations include discriminatory care, failing to listen to women and generally poor-quality care.
Substandard care in maternity services can have long-lasting consequences both physical and emotional. Supportive, professional and competent care is essential to the long-term health of both mother and baby.
Where negligent medical care has an adverse impact, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
This would address financial losses such as a reduced income due to the effects of the negligence as well as any costs of treatment or equipment required because of the problems which have been caused.
If you are struggling with significant problems following the birth of your baby and suspect that you may have been the victim of negligent care, the first step is to talk to a specialist medical negligence solicitor.
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