
NHS must pay injured children higher compensation, court rules
The decision, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.
TUESDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2026, 23:52

The decision, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.
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