What is SANDS Awareness Month?
Every June, SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society) Awareness Month raises awareness about the impact of stillbirth and neonatal death. The aim is to support families, break the silence, and promote safer pregnancy and baby care.
Every day in the UK, around 13 families lose a baby before, during, or shortly after birth. Alongside grief, some may also wonder if something more could have been done to prevent their loss.
When to suspect clinical negligence
Clinical negligence can occur when medical care falls below a reasonable standard. In pregnancy and newborn care, this may involve:
- Failure to monitor a baby’s wellbeing and properly during the birth
- Delayed response to signs of distress
- Errors in interpreting scans or test results
- Missed opportunities to intervene, e.g. through bringing forward delivery
How we can help
Our experienced clinical negligence team are specialists in maternity claims.
At Nelsons we handle many cases which are a part of the Ockenden review, and our team can provide expert and compassionate advice.
SANDS month: breaking the silence
SANDS Awareness Month reminds us that you are not alone. Whether you are seeking justice or simply need someone to talk to, help is available.
If you have been affected by stillbirth or neonatal death and have questions about your care, please do not hesitate to contact us.
For other support, SANDS and other charities such as Forever Stars offer valuable resources and support.
How can we help?
Shannon Gray is a Paralegal in our expert Medical Negligence team, which is ranked in tier one by the independently researched publication, The Legal 500.
If you have any questions concerning the subjects discussed in this article, please do not hesitate to contact Shannon in Derby, Leicester, or Nottingham on 0800 024 1976 or via our online enquiry form.
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