University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust

If you have been injured as a result of medical negligence at a hospital within the University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust you may be entitled to financial compensation. To speak to an expert about your situation, call Quittance on 0800 612 7456.

University Hospital Of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust case study

A 35-year-old woman was awarded £47,000 after a negligent labial tear repair at the University of South Manchester Hospital left her with pain and psychosexual issues.

The claimant, 29 at the time of the injury, sustained a labial tear during childbirth, which was poorly stitched by an unqualified doctor. Two revision surgeries were required, resulting in sensitive scar tissue and urethral spraying. She developed vaginismus, making intercourse, medical exams, and tampon use painful.

Her relationship ended after the birth, and she felt unable to date due to concerns about her genital appearance. Despite available treatment, her chances of recovery were reduced due to ongoing pain and lack of support. She declined further surgery on her urethra.

Judge Leeming QC acknowledged the lifelong impact on her physical and mental health, noting that further pregnancy would require assisted conception. The court awarded compensation for the permanent pain and psychosexual injury, ensuring parity with awards for male impotence.

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Compensation Settlement

The claimant was awarded £36,000 (£52,148.97 RPI) for pain, suffering and loss of amenity, and special damages were agreed at £11,000. Judge Leeming QC found the case of Hill v Liverpool Health Authority (1993) to be of assistance in making his decision and further added that he if had been minded to make a separate award for the depression, this would have been £2,000, with an award of £8,000 for the urethral spraying.

Making a compensation claim against the University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust

Making a claim for medical or clinical negligence can seem initially overwhelming. Hospital Trusts are large complex organisations. Just finding out what happened can be complicated.

The panel of solicitors have significant experience in taking on hospital trusts and securing financial compensation for people affected by clinical or medical negligence.

Call us on 0800 612 7456 to discuss your situation with a claims expert or find out what your claim could be worth.

Disclaimer

Case studies are for informational purposes only and aim to help prospective claimants understand the injury claim process. They are based on cases handled by Quittance panel solicitors or sourced from public court records.