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Anger Over Review Delays for Harmed Children at Hospital
27 Oct
Summary
- Independent review into surgeries delayed until early 2027.
- Families are frustrated by the extended wait for findings.
- Affected children experienced life-altering injuries post-surgery.
Families seeking answers about the harm their children sustained during surgeries at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge are expressing anger over protracted delays to an independent review. The review, investigating operations performed by orthopaedic surgeon Kuldeep Stohr, was initially slated for publication by the end of the year but is now expected in early 2027. This delay, confirmed by the Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Trust, has compounded the distress of families who have already endured years of uncertainty and trauma.
Two families shared their devastating experiences. Natasha Egan-Ronayne's daughter, Neave, who was 11 at the time of her surgery intended to correct a foot condition, is now unable to walk and suffers from severe mobility issues and speech impairment. Lynn Harrison's daughter, Tammy, now 14, also underwent surgery that resulted in leg length discrepancy, psychological distress, and lost mobility. Both parents expressed deep frustration with the ongoing delays, emphasizing their desire for closure and a return to normalcy.
The CUH NHS Trust has apologized to affected patients and families for the extended timeline, acknowledging the long wait they have already endured. While a separate Verita report on "missed opportunities" to address earlier concerns has been accepted by the trust, the Kennedy KC-chaired review focusing on hundreds of operations involving Stohr is the subject of the current delay. The trust has committed to providing an update on the Kennedy report in November.
