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£7m for brain damage at birth

The family of a young boy who suffered severe brain damage as a result of hospital failures have received a settlement of more than £7m. He has cerebral palsy as a result of mistakes made after his birth. The NHS Trust admitted liability for failings in his care and the settlement includes both a lump sum of £3m, plus annual payments to pay for his care.

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