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Worcestershire NHS trust paid £13.8M in birth injury claims from 2020–2025, with 63 claims and 31 settled, including a £6.18M payout in 2021/22.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust paid £13.8 million in birth injury claims from 2020 to 2025, with 63 claims filed and 31 settled, including a peak of 18 in 2022/23.
The largest payout was £6.18 million in 2021/22.
Injuries included nerve damage, fractures, and brain damage from oxygen deprivation, often tied to labor complications.
The trust acknowledged past errors, noted claims often relate to historical cases, and said it cooperates with investigations and implements improvements.
A national review launched in June 2025 found many maternity units inadequate, prompting ongoing scrutiny.
Support is available via Medical Negligence Assist’s helpline and online form.
El fideicomiso del NHS de Worcestershire pagó 13.8 millones de libras esterlinas en reclamos de lesiones de nacimiento entre 2020 y 2025, con 63 reclamos y 31 resueltos, incluido un pago de 6.18 millones de libras esterlinas en 2021/22.