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‘Our kids are being left to fall by the wayside’ - Mother of boy with Spina Bifida says there's 'zero indication' of when surgery will take place

Last September, The Temple Street Children’s hospital came under fire after several children were affected by complications after their spinal surgeries. The long waiting lists have since increased.  During this time Andrea spoke to Stephen Morrison, whose son Harvey, has Spina Bifida. They were just a few of the many affected by the long orthopaedic waiting lists.   Today, Harvey's mum, Gillian Sherratt joined Andrea Gilligan on Lunchtime Live. Aaron and Edel are both parents in similar situations and they joined Andrea on the show today too...

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13.15 7 Feb 2024


‘Our kids are being left to fall by the wayside’ - Mother of boy with Spina Bifida says there's 'zero indication' of when surgery will take place


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13.15 7 Feb 2024


Last September, The Temple Street Children’s hospital came under fire after several children were affected by complications after their spinal surgeries. The long waiting lists have since increased. 

During this time Andrea spoke to Stephen Morrison, whose son Harvey, has Spina Bifida. They were just a few of the many affected by the long orthopaedic waiting lists.  

Today, Harvey's mum, Gillian Sherratt joined Andrea Gilligan on Lunchtime Live.

Aaron and Edel are both parents in similar situations and they joined Andrea on the show today too...


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