Barratts Solicitors

26/06/2026

The Law Gazette has published a timely article following the Ockenden report into maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals.

One of the important points in the article is that legal claims are not only about compensation after harm has happened. They also reveal repeated patterns: missed warning signs, poor communication, delayed escalation, inadequate investigation, and failures to listen to families.

Those patterns matter because the real priority must be preventing avoidable harm in the first place.

For families affected by poor maternity care, the focus is rarely just financial. It is often about answers, accountability, and making sure the same mistakes are not repeated.

Largest maternity review in NHS history finds more than 500 mothers and babies suffered potentially avoidable harm at one trust.

24/06/2026

Today the Ockenden report was published. It is the largest review of a single NHS service in this country's history, covering more than 2,500 families and over twenty years of maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals.

For the families who have waited years for this moment, today is profound. For those who are only now discovering that their experience may be part of this review, it may be overwhelming.

Our Partner Alison Brooks has responded to the report today. She has spent nearly 40 years representing families affected by birth injury and maternity negligence, and her response is honest about what the report confirms - and what it still leaves unanswered.

If you or someone you know is affected by the Ockenden review, our guide explains what the report means, what the grading system means, and what your options may be.

🔗 https://www.barratts.legal/impact-ockenden-report/

If you have questions, please call us on 0115 931 5171 or email [email protected]. Alison is head of our Clinical Negligence team. There is no pressure and no obligation.

If you or your family are affected by the Ockenden review into NUH maternity care, we explain what happens next, and what your options may be

18/06/2026

On 24th June, the Ockenden report into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust will be published. For thousands of families, this is the moment they find out formally what happened to them.

The head of Barratts Clinical Negligence team, Alison Brooks has written a detailed guide for families affected by the review - covering what the report publication means in practice, what the grading system means, what your legal options may be, and what to do if you have previously been told you have no claim.

If you or someone you know is waiting for their report, or has questions about where they stand, we hope this is helpful.

https://www.barratts.legal/impact-ockenden-report/

If you have questions or would like to speak with Alison directly, please call us on 0115 931 5171 or send us a message. There is no pressure and no obligation.

If you or your family are affected by the Ockenden review into NUH maternity care, we explain what happens next, and what your options may be

28/05/2026

Alison Brooks is head of our department and will be hosting a remote event for Footprints Conductive Education Centre on Saturday 30 May.

Thanks to Jane Nelson from Paladin Advice, financial advisers, and Louise O’Driscoll, from Richard Nelson solicitors, for their contribution. Looking forward to hearing all about benefits from Jane Nelson and EHCPs from Louise O’Driscoll.

If any other families at Footprints Conductive Education Centre are around 10am-12pm on Saturday please contact the charity before the weekend and they can send you a link to the talks.

15/05/2026

Report confirms that victims of crime are not being properly compensated.

At Barratts our specialist team act for clients who need to claim or appeal compensation awards for criminal injury claim. We can give honest and experienced advice; if you need help and think you have a claim or are not happy with an offer from the CICA, please contact us.
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At Barratts Solicitors we pride ourselves in going the extra mile to help victims of crime. This article reiterates the importance of having a good legal team behind any CICA application. If you know anyone that needs help with a CICA claim we are always happy to talk things through with them and se...

27/03/2026

Barratts’ analysis of the latest report into Nottingham maternity services highlights some new and troubling concerns around potential individual failings.
The has already exposed significant issues in obstetric care and systemic failings; we are supporting families affected by these failures.
We have spent nearly 40 years helping clients with secure after . This diagnosis can have a life-changing impact on patients and their families. Lessons from mistakes are still not being learned.
If you believe you or your child received substandard maternity care, it’s important to seek expert advice early. We can assess whether you have a claim and getting financial support as soon as possible can help to maximise rehabilitation and long-term care.
To find out more:

26/02/2026

Life after serious injury can feel overwhelming, especially in the early months.

In our latest article, we share Ed Hudson’s reflections on rehabilitation, long-term planning and rebuilding life after a high-level spinal cord injury.

Drawing on his medical background, lived experience and legal training, Ed explores:
- Why early rehabilitation can feel slow
- How specialist support can change what is possible
- Why planning for the long term matters
- How independence is built over time

We hope this piece offers reassurance and perspective to anyone at the start of their journey, or supporting someone through it.

You can read the full article here:

Insights from early rehab challenges to long-term planning, based on lived experience, informed by medical knowledge and legal understanding

27/01/2026

We’re pleased to see this project shared.

Oak Holt shows how important it is to think beyond immediate needs and plan for life in the long term after serious injury. From early accommodation solutions through to a permanent, purpose-built home, collaboration between legal, rehabilitation, case management and design professionals can help create spaces that truly support independence and family life over time.

This home belongs to Ed who now works with us at Barratts Solicitors, bringing his lived experience of serious injury together with medical and legal insight - a perspective that underlines just how important thoughtful, long-term planning can be.

We’re pleased to share our latest case study, Oak Holt, a carefully designed, accessible home created to support long-term independence following a severe spinal cord injury.

This project demonstrates how thoughtful design, early planning and collaboration between legal, case management and construction teams can result in a home that meets complex clinical needs while remaining practical, sustainable and future-proofed.

https://stevendocker.co.uk/case-studies/dr-ed-hudson-spinal-cord-injury/