Claimant v The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent did not treat the claimant less favourably because of her disability. The claim was dismissed on the merits after full hearing.
The tribunal found one instance of unfavourable treatment because of pregnancy (paragraph 5.1.3 of list of issues dated 31 January 2022) was proven, but all other allegations under this head of claim failed.
The claims of unfavourable treatment because of illness related to pregnancy were not proven. The tribunal found these allegations did not constitute unfavourable treatment arising from pregnancy-related illness.
The tribunal found no breach of contract by the respondent. The claims were dismissed on the merits after consideration of the evidence.
The tribunal found the respondent had not failed to make reasonable adjustments. The claims under sections 20, 21 and 39 Equality Act 2010 were dismissed.
Facts
Miss Charlotte Hastings, an employee of the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, brought claims of disability discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, pregnancy-related illness discrimination, breach of contract, and failure to make reasonable adjustments. The case involved multiple allegations spanning disability and pregnancy-related matters. The discriminatory act that succeeded occurred on 31 January 2022.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed most claims but found one instance of pregnancy discrimination proven (paragraph 5.1.3). The claimant was awarded £2,000 for injury to feelings in the lower Vento band, plus interest of £611.07 for 1,394 days, giving a total award of £2,611.07. All other claims including disability discrimination, pregnancy-related illness discrimination, breach of contract and reasonable adjustments failed.
Practical note
Even where multiple discrimination claims fail, a single proven instance of pregnancy discrimination can result in a modest award, with this case illustrating the lower end of Vento compensation at £2,000.
Award breakdown
Vento band: lower
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 1305651/2022
- Decision date
- 25 November 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 12
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep