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NHS to spend more to settle lawsuits over negligence during childbirth after court ruling

February 19, 2026

A recent Supreme Court ruling in England allows children injured during childbirth due to NHS negligence to claim damages for future lost earnings, significantly increasing potential compensation amounts. This decision is expected to have major financial implications for the NHS, which currently faces clinical negligence liabilities of £60 billion, with a substantial portion linked to maternity cases.

NHS to spend more to settle lawsuits over negligence during childbirth after court ruling

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Supreme Court ruling allows claims for future lost earnings for children injured at birth.
Previously, compensation was limited to earnings lost during expected lifespan.
The ruling could increase NHS liabilities, which stand at £60 billion, with two-thirds related to maternity injuries.
The case involved a child who sustained a brain injury during birth.

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NHS to spend more to settle lawsuits over negligence during childbirth after court ruling

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