Inquests are not predictable, often trust solicitors fault for poor disclosure, multiple adjournments and delays. They cannot be run in fixed costs, and it is bereaved families who will suffer. SCIL still trying to make the gov see sense!

Speaking with very experienced medic last week (not obstetrics) he thought there are too many c sections, women should not have a choice and too expensive for NHS. I corrected him that baby loss / disabled child are far more expensive in money and emotional harm. Maternity Safety Alliance

#Wednesday words of wisdom.

A “Mafia-like culture” reported at an NHS Trust. It’s becoming a very familiar phrase. bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

Yesterday I learnt from parents who have been failed by maternity services that they can't have an inquest because their babies died before they took a first breath. How do these parents get honest answers to their questions? The only way for them to be heard is a public inquiry!

We are thrilled to announce that we have been named Company of the Year at the #Unltd Business Awards🎉 Thank you to our team, partners, and supporters for their vital role in our success. This incredible recognition is evidence of commitment to making a difference⭐️

‘There was no care package when we left hospital, and we didn’t have a single night of care assistance until he was a year old’ Sian Channon describes the lack of support provided when her son Gethin was born with serious brain damage #Newsnight

Make no mistake NHS maternity failures are happening across the country. Parents deserve more. There must be a complete review into maternity services nationally.

‘You’ve got a range of people coming in with more vulnerability, more disadvantages, there are communication issues’ Christine McCourt, Professor of Maternal and Child Health at City University discusses the inequalities in outcomes seen in maternity healthcare #Newsnight

A no fault compensation scheme as proposed would give free rein to the gvt and the NHS to carry on making no changes to the NHS and its culture whilst also not compensating harmed patients adequately. It is wrong and it needs to be said loud and clear. 16/

Yet another meeting with a family devastated by the loss of their child. Difficult to explain why despite reports from professionals saying how significant their psychological reaction has been there is no claim in law for dad.

Congratulations to Sandra Kowalska from our Inheritance, Wills & Trusts Disputes team who has been voted as our Review of the Month winner. Keep up the fantastic work, Sandra 🎉 #EmployeeSpotlight #TeamRecognition

Happy #NationalLoveYourPetDay 🐾🫶🏼 Tails.com

Excited to be travelling to Irwin Mitchell Birmingham on 5 April to meet my fellow SCIL Exec to discuss all things #strategy. Thanks to Lisa Claire Jordan for hosting 🤝 It’d be fab to catch up with some X connections too. If you’re around & have an hour spare for a coffee, DM me

Specialist legal representation through this process should never be underestimated

Ashtons partner, Natalie Cosgrove, features on page 11 of April's Leeds & Yorkshire Lawyer discussing her experience of being a woman in law and the support she's had from her manager, Sharon Allison: leedslawsociety.org.uk/news-resources… #leeds #yorkshire #legalcareer

The countdown to the SCIL Conference and Exhibition Day 2024 is on! There isn't long left until registration closes. If you haven't signed up to attend yet, please email: [email protected] to sign up as a delegate. scil.org.uk #SCILed2024

The deadline to register to vote for this election is 11:59pm on 18th June. It takes SECONDS and here's the link. gov.uk/register-to-vo…

On #nationalbereavedparentsday I want to show off our girl. Harriet should be 8. We miss her every minute of every day. We will get accountability for a life so wrongly stolen from us. To all those suffering out there today - you are not alone 💔 ❤️ #safermaternity