More than 100 maternity staff sue NHS over nitrous oxide exposure
More than 100 maternity staff are suing the NHS after being exposed to high levels of nitrous oxide at Basildon University Hospital. An independent review revealed that the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust failed to address concerns about the gas exposure in a timely manner. Staff members report experiencing various health issues as a result of this exposure.
- ▪Over 100 maternity staff are taking legal action against the NHS due to nitrous oxide exposure.
- ▪An independent review found that the hospital trust delayed addressing dangerous gas levels for over a year.
- ▪Staff have reported symptoms including fatigue, anxiety, headaches, and brain fog.
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NewsUKHome NewsMore than 100 maternity staff sue NHS over nitrous oxide exposureMidwives and other staff had been ‘exposed to unnecessary risk or potential harm’, a review foundJane Kirby Monday 18 May 2026 12:27 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2978615","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/nhs-basildon-university-hospital-nitrous-oxide-b2978615.html","title":"More than 100 maternity staff to see NHS over gas exposure"}}Top midwife warns 'things aren't good enough' as NHS overhauls maternal careYour support helps…
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