Two mothers, two tragedies: Baby deaths highlight failings at one NHS trust
Summary
An investigation found that maternity care at the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust had serious issues, contributing to baby deaths, including those of two infants named Felix. The trust is under scrutiny for high negligence payments and missed medical opportunities. The investigation's scope has increased to cover more families who experienced similar tragedies.Key Facts
- Two babies named Felix died under the care of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
- The trust is being investigated due to these and other similar cases.
- At least 55 baby deaths between 2019 and 2023 might have been preventable with better care.
- An initial investigation covered nine cases, now expanded to include 15 families.
- Eight other families have raised concerns about the trust's maternity services.
- Payments for maternity errors at the trust were the highest in England last year.
- The trust paid £103.8 million for negligence from 2021 to 2025.
- External reviews criticized a focus on "normal births" that might have led to complications.
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