A family that suffered the double tragedy of both children developing cerebral palsy as a result of clinical negligence at birth has been awarded compensation amounting to many millions of pounds, reports the BBC.
The latest award of £7 million was made to Natasha Jackson, who is now 23. In 2010, her younger brother Patrick was awarded £6 million in compensation.
The siblings were born at Sharoe Green Hospital in Preston, which has since closed. Natasha and Patrick are both severely disabled as a result of medical errors that occurred during their births, and require specialist accommodation and equipment.
Their mother brought claims against North West Strategic Health Authority, which no longer exists, as it was the authority responsible for the hospital at the time.
The compensation the siblings have received will be used to meet their care needs for the rest of their lives.
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