NHS to pay out after two babies accidentally swapped at hospital and sent to wrong homes
The TelegraphThe results pinpointed the place in Ireland where his maternal family came from, but when he looked at his sister’s name it was “wrong” - another woman’s name was listed as a full sibling. The Trust admitted liability for the babies being switched, yet two and a half years later the family are still waiting for the offer of compensation the NHS promised would be finalised last year. I thought, yes - I’m adopted.” Claire said from the moment she saw Joan, it felt like they had always known each other: “I looked at her, and I said, ‘Oh my God, I’ve got your eyes! “Legal liability was admitted immediately on receipt of the claim, and we have since been working closely with the legal team acting for those affected to agree on the amount of compensation due.” Caroline Walker, the interim group chief executive at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, said: “Our thoughts remain with the families involved in this complex case that we appreciate has been extremely upsetting for all affected.
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