Saturday 1 October 2022 10:30 PM NHS maternity failures leading to avoidable stillbirths have cost £65m in a ... trends now
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Catastrophic failures on NHS maternity units that led to avoidable stillbirths have cost almost £65 million in compensation payouts over the past decade.
Data analysis seen exclusively by The Mail on Sunday shows that the NHS has been found guilty of negligence in 758 cases of stillbirth since 2010. This resulted in an average payout of £39,000 per family – a total of almost £30 million – along with a further £34.8 million in legal fees.
About 75 stillbirths every year are due to negligence, according to Tommy's, a UK charity carrying out research into miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth.
About 75 stillbirths every year are due to negligence, according to Tommy's, a UK charity carrying out research into miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth
