MILLIONS of pounds in damages were paid out last year following serious mistakes in care at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust, figures reveal. A person can make a claim against an NHS trust if it is believed they, or a family member, suffered harm due to negligent treatment. Data from NHS Resolution, which handles such cases on behalf of the NHS, reveals 76 clinical negligence claims against Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust were successful in 2019-20. The trust runs the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton and the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath. A total damages bill of £14.8 million was paid out in relation to these claims over the year, while further legal costs totalled £1.4 million.