Diane Rostron at Addies Solicitors

19/10/2026

Up to 20 of the 155 NHS consultant obstetrician led maternity services may be closed or change role in England in a bid to improve patient safety amidst rising c-sections and a shortage of consultants.

Exclusive: NHS Alliance’s acute care director says centralisation of services ‘inevitable’ to ensure safe care

19/10/2026

An inquest takes place to find out what happened following the unexpected death of a baby.

The birth injury experts at Diane Rostron represent families at inquests to identify whether preventable medical failings led to the loss of their baby.

Read more in the comments.

16/10/2026

Group B Strep is a common infection that can be passed from mother to baby before or during their birth.

This symptomless infection can cause permanent brain damage if not diagnosed and treated quickly and appropriately. Read more in the comments.

14/10/2026

For some families, a c-section may be the safest option for mother and baby. A hospital is responsible for ensuring that the right incision type is made to prevent serious harm.

Medical errors can lead to permanent serious harm. Read more about the consequences and route to justice following an incorrectly conducted caeserean.

12/10/2026

According to a recently published report by the Perinatal Mortality Review Tool (PMRT), 20% of baby deaths could have been prevented.

Some of the key concerns raised were inadequate monitoring of a baby's growth during a pregnancy and inadequate patient care when issues with a baby's movements arose.

An annual Oxford University-led review investigates the deaths of more than 4,000 babies in 2025.

12/10/2026

Cerebral palsy is sometimes the outcome of preventable maternity mistakes.

Read more about the red flag symptoms and learn about a harmed child's rights to compensation to cover their extensive lifelong care costs.

09/10/2026

Today marks the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week. Read more about how families obtain justice and answers if they suspect that their child died in preventable circumstances.

Diane Rostron is a specialist medical negligence solicitor with more than twenty years experience of dealing with the most complicated birth injury claims.

07/10/2026

A family has a right to justice following the unexpected loss of their baby in circumstances that are suspected to be due to a lack of appropriate maternity care.

Find out more about making a claim for compensation following a stillbirth or neonatal death that may have been avoided.

06/10/2026

Today marks World Cerebral Palsy Day. The cerebral palsy solicitors at Diane Rostron have created a guide for families supporting a child with this complex, lifelong disability.