Woman jailed for lying about £3m Lincolnshire hospital claim

Kae Burnell-Chambers was sentenced to prison for fabricating a £3m negligence claim against the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust after spinal surgery.

• In 2019, Kae Burnell-Chambers filed a lawsuit against the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, alleging negligence related to her surgery for cauda equina syndrome.
• The judge concluded that Burnell-Chambers had deliberately lied during the legal proceedings, resulting in her conviction for contempt of court and a prison sentence.
• The total claim against the NHS trust was over £3 million, a significant amount that could have impacted healthcare funding and resources in Lincolnshire.
• This case highlights the serious consequences of fraudulent claims against the National Health Service, which can undermine trust and divert resources from genuine patients.
• Burnell-Chambers was sentenced to 18 months in prison, illustrating the legal systems stance against dishonesty in claims of medical negligence.