In England, NHS maternity failings have resulted in a staggering potential bill of 27bn due to increased legal claims following hospital scandals. Since 2019, the rise in claims for obstetric errors has reached nearly 1,400 annually, doubling since 2007. Families are taking legal action due to severe outcomes for mothers and babies. Costs comprise legal fees and compensation, with a significant portion attributed to legal expenses. The total cost for settling maternity claims is reported at 37.5bn, reflecting the immense financial burden of clinical negligence liabilities on the NHS.
The NHS is facing an absolutely shocking 27bn bill for maternity failings in England, after a series of hospital scandals triggered a record level of legal claims.
The number of families taking legal action against the NHS for obstetrics errors rose to a record of nearly 1,400 a year in 2023, double the number in 2007.
An NHS source stated about half of the 1,400 claims a year may not result in compensation payouts, so the amount paid out would be lower.
The cost of settling all maternity-related claims was recorded at 37.5bn, amounting to nearly two-thirds of its total 60bn clinical negligence liabilities bill.
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