Month: November 2026

Child Suffers Brain Damage After Delayed Birth

Master R suffered a devastating brain injury during his birth after clinicians failed to perform an emergency caesarean section in time. Despite clear signs that labour was not progressing, delivery was delayed for many hours, causing him to suffer a serious brain injury as a result of a lack of oxygen.

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Martha’s Rule expands to A&E departments

Martha’s Rule is set to be rolled out across accident and emergency (A&E) departments and waiting rooms in England following a successful trial.