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Operating instruments on a medical trey

Health board apologises after 21 patients treated with non-sterile instruments at Royal Gwent Hospital

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has issued a public apology after 21 patients at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport were subjected to operations and examinations using surgical instruments that had not been fully sterilised on 25 and 26 February 2026.

Neonatal investigation

Baroness Amos’ Neonatal and Maternity Investigation

On 26 February 2026, Baroness Amos published her Interim Report as Chair of the independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation.

Woman having her stomach scanned

NHS maternity review highlights serious failures in care

A major national review into NHS maternity and neonatal services has revealed deeply concerning failures affecting women and babies across England.

Harrods

Harrods redress scheme: what you need to know before the 31 March deadline

The Harrods Redress Scheme has been established to compensate survivors. At Medical Accident Group, we are here to support you through the claims process.

Doctor talking to nurse in a hospital

CPS Charges Former West Midlands Doctor with Multiple Offences

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has announced that a former doctor who worked within two major West Midlands hospital trusts has been charged with a series of serious sexual offences involving patients.

People and doctors in a hospital

Inquiry announced into Leeds NHS maternity failings

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ordered an independent inquiry into the maternity units at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, after reports of repeated failings and potentially avoidable deaths of babies and mothers.

Spotlight on… Sophie Walton

This month we shine a spotlight on Sophie Walton. Sophie is currently on her training contract and spent some time with the team at Medical Accident Group.

Spotlight on… Fahmidah Ali

Spotlight on... Fahmidah Ali. Find out more about our Associate and what's involved in her role within the medical accident group team.

Spotlight on… Peter Savage

Spotlight on… Peter Savage. Find out more about our Partner and what's involved in his role.

Eggs and Embryos Destroyed in Error

Over 130 women have sadly lost the chance of becoming mothers due to Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust in London, a top fertility clinic, destroying eggs and embryos in error.