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flag 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.

flag 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. flag The largest payout was £6.18 million in 2021/22. flag Injuries included nerve damage, fractures, and brain damage from oxygen deprivation, often tied to labor complications. flag The trust acknowledged past errors, noted claims often relate to historical cases, and said it cooperates with investigations and implements improvements. flag A national review launched in June 2025 found many maternity units inadequate, prompting ongoing scrutiny. flag Support is available via Medical Negligence Assist’s helpline and online form.

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