Claimant v Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Outcome
Individual claims
This is a remedy hearing following a liability judgment. The tribunal found a contravention of the Equality Act 2010 and awarded injury to feelings of £26,000 plus interest.
Facts
This is a remedy hearing following a liability judgment in which the tribunal found that Medway NHS Foundation Trust had contravened the Equality Act 2010 in relation to Mrs Y Barron. The discriminatory acts occurred around 9 August 2022. The claimant appeared in person while the respondent was represented by a KC.
Decision
The tribunal awarded the claimant £26,000 for injury to feelings, placing the award in the upper Vento band. Interest was calculated at 8% per annum on a simple basis from 9 August 2022 to 6 October 2025, totaling £6,583.50, bringing the total award to £32,583.50.
Practical note
A substantial upper band Vento award of £26,000 for injury to feelings demonstrates the tribunal found the discrimination to be serious, and the respondent faced experienced KC representation while the claimant was self-represented.
Award breakdown
Vento band: upper
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2302987/2023
- Decision date
- 24 July 2025
- Hearing type
- remedy
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No