Over 100 maternity staff sue NHS over gas exposure
Over 100 maternity staff are suing the NHS after being exposed to hazardous levels of nitrous oxide at Basildon Hospital. The staff reported various symptoms, including fatigue and anxiety, and are seeking damages for personal injury. The NHS Trust has acknowledged the issue and stated that it has improved monitoring of medical gases in response to the situation.
- ▪A total of 141 claims have been received from maternity staff at Basildon Hospital.
- ▪The staff were exposed to gas levels up to 30 times higher than the legal workplace exposure limit.
- ▪The NHS Trust has paid out £89,000 in settlements related to the exposure.
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Over 100 maternity staff sue NHS over gas exposure28 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRobbie KalusandMatt PreceyPAThe staff, including midwives, claim they were exposed to hazardous levels of nitrous oxideMore than 100 maternity staff are taking legal action against a hospital trust after being exposed to "hazardous" levels of nitrous oxide.The staff, who include midwives and healthcare assistants, all worked at Basildon Hospital in Essex between 2018 and 2023.Symptoms including fatigue, anxiety, headaches and "brain fog" were reported.A total of 141 claims have been received, according to the NHS.The Mid and South Essex NHS Trust has already paid out £89,000 in settlements over claims staff were exposed to "excessive and foreseeably dangerous" levels of Entonox, which is…
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