The Independent highlights a disparity in NHS compensation for families affected by negligent maternity care, revealing that wealthier families often receive higher payouts. Families whose children suffer brain damage due to negligence can claim significant compensation, but earnings-related payouts unfairly favor those with higher income and education levels. Critics argue this system exacerbates inequalities, as those who need financial support the most receive less. MPs had previously promised reforms to address these concerns but actions have yet to be implemented.
Families whose babies experience brain damage due to negligent maternity care can receive multi-million pound payouts to cover costs of the child's future care and accommodation based on their medical need.
Yet another child, whose parents had a combined income of up to 45,000 at the time of his birth, received less than 500,000. Critics have condemned the system as unfair.
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