A young girl born at Medway hospital who suffered catastrophic brain damage will receive a £3 million NHS payout following legal action.

The 10-year-old was born at Medway Maritime in 2007, Mr Justice Warby told London’s High Court.

Her mother’s waters had broken at home, early in the morning, and the baby was in breech position in the womb.

A 999 call was made and she was transferred to hospital by ambulance.

There her baby was born in a ‘poor condition’.

She has four-limb cerebral palsy and is wholly dependent on others for her 24-hour care needs.

The girl is wheelchair dependent, has sight and speech problems and learning difficulties.

Her lawyers sued South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Trust and Medway NHS Foundation Trust for damages.

They alleged negligence by the ambulance service and hospital medics had resulted in the girl’s brain damage.

Both the ambulance trust and hospital trust denied liability - but last week agreed to a £3m settlement of her case.

NHS barrister, Michael de Navarro QC, described it as “a tragic case”.

"We have the deepest and most sincere sympathy for the situation of this young patient and their family" - Ben Stevens

“My clients wish to express their regret at the outcome for this claimant,” added the QC.

Mr Justice Warby said the financial settlement was “in the best interests” of the girl.

At the end of the hearing he gave his best wishes to her and her family for the future.

Ben Stevens, director of clinical operations for the planned care directorate at Medway NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We have the deepest and most sincere sympathy for the situation of this young patient and their family.

“We have been in contact with them since the birth over 10-years-ago.

“We are glad we were able to agree a settlement.

“We hope that this will provide them with some support and comfort for the future.”

The South East Coast Ambulance Service said it was pleased the family would be able to access the additional assistance they need through the settlement made through NHS Resolution.

However, it did not wish to comment further on the case.