Family of girl left brain-damaged at birth accept £28m NHS payout
Summary
The family of a six-year-old girl who was left brain-damaged at birth due to mistakes by an NHS hospital trust accepted a £28 million payout. The settlement came after the hospital admitted it failed to properly monitor the baby’s heart rate during labor, causing severe brain injury. The girl will need lifelong care for her disabilities.Key Facts
- The girl was born in July 2019 at Queen’s hospital in Romford, east London.
- NHS trust failed to monitor the baby’s heart rate or call a specialist during labor.
- The girl suffered severe brain damage from lack of oxygen at birth, leading to epilepsy and loss of mobility.
- The family received a £28 million payout to cover lifelong care costs, with an expected lifespan to age 83.
- The settlement was made out of court after a high court lawsuit.
- NHS maternity care has faced multiple scandals and calls for urgent reform.
- Two reviews on maternity care safety are due to be published soon.
- The Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS trust apologized and said it has improved maternity services since 2019.
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