All requests for interviews and further information should be directed to Scala
This media release is sent on behalf of Switalskis Solicitors who represent Wynter Andrews’ parents.
We are writing to advise you that the ‘plea and sentencing’ hearing in the case against Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust (concerning Baby Wynter Andrews [deceased]) is listed at Nottingham Magistrates Court for 10am on Wednesday 25th January 2023.
Wynter’s parents, Sarah and Gary Andrews, will be attending the hearing but will not be giving any media interviews. Instead, Wynter’s mum, Sarah Andrews will read a statement to the press following the hearing. A copy of that written statement will also be circulated to the press after the hearing.
We attach two photographs that the family are happy to share with you.
We respectfully ask that you do not contact Sarah or Gary directly and that all communications are directed to NatalieRodgers@Scala.uk.com / 0114 4070159
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NOTES TO EDITORS
NUH have repeatedly proven themselves incapable of effecting change
Despite repeated and significant public scrutiny over many years, from varying sources, including Coroners Prevention of Future Death reports; HSIB reports; CCG investigations; NHS Resolution report; failures to respond following clinical incidents; complaints by families and significant media interests into the maternity scandal at NUH - babies, mothers and their families continue to be harmed.
There have been 34 maternity investigations (that are known of) following adverse incidents at NUH since 2018.
They have involved:
- Three maternal deaths
- 22 babies who faced potential severe brain injury
- Four neonatal deaths
- Five stillbirths
A Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) identified numerous deficiencies in care and made 74 recommendations to NUH across all the cases they investigated. The trust was identified as an "outlier" in relation to the incidence of neonatal deaths, stillbirths and the number of babies requiring cooling following birth by HSIB, according to the CQC inspection in 2020. The regulator also found "little evidence" the HSIB recommendations were being acted upon.
In 2020 both maternity services run by NUH were rated as inadequate by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).A reinspection in March 2022 saw NUH issued with a warning noticewhich also highlighted increases in stillbirths and some midwives acting outside of their competence in respect of reviewing their scans.
An investigation by Channel 4 News and the Independent in July 2021 reported 46 babies had suffered brain damage and 19 were stillborn in Nottingham in recent years.
- For further information about this release or to request interviews please contact Natalie Rodgers, Marketing Director: natalierodgers@scala.uk.com/ 0114 4070159/ 07881 780608
