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WHY?



Some of the images associated with the organ retention issues at Alder Hey Hopsital in Liverpool, UK

 
Link to Alan Milburn's [Secretary of State for Health] Speech to the House of Commons [UK Government] on the 30th of January 2001

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What If?

Question mark graphicWhat if I don't want any publicity?

There has been massive interest from the media in the story of the parents locally, nationally and even internationally. The pressure from the media helped to get the Independent Inquiry. However the group knows how demanding the media can be.

Anyone who does not want to speak to the media, or have their child identified, does not need to. There are lots of parents who are now experienced in dealing with the media, and will be happy to do so.

We now have a press officer, Ed Bradley, who will co-ordinate requests for interviews. Nobody's name will be given to anyone from the media. This of course does not stop individuals contacting the media themselves if they wish.

Question mark graphicWhat if I only want support, not campaigning?

The group is there to support parents. If what you want is to have contact with other parents in the same boat,then that is fine. You do not need to fund-raise, attend meetings, nor get petitions signed. How involved you get is up to you.

If you feel that the approach the group is taking is wrong, or if there are other things we should be doing, then please let your co-ordinator or a committee member know.

Question mark graphicWhat if the Independent Inquiry doesn't answer all the questions?

Although the group is keen to co-operate with the Independent Inquiry, so that we can get some answers and see changes made, the original demand was for a full public inquiry. If the Independent Inquiry is not satisfactory, then we will push for a public inquiry.

We are continuing to get petition forms signed asking for a public inquiry. This petition will be submitted to the Prime Minister if we are not satisfied with the outcome of the Independent Inquiry.

 

 

PITY II (Parents who have Interred Their Young Twice) is the parents' support group set up in the wake of the organ retention scandal
at Alder Hey Hospital (Liverpool, UK). It aims to provide self help support and advice to affected families.


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