Unexplained Fractures in Babies
Dear Hackney Borough Council,
Please could you provide all statistical data you hold, in relation to Care Proceedings which commenced due to unexplained fractures in babies, going back from 2011 to whatever date is reasonable.
I am particularly interested in
1. How many siblings the child had.
2. Name of the Hospital
3. Whether the Fractures had an organic explanation. (If so what was the cause eg. Brittle bones, Vitamin D deficiency etc)
4. Whether the Fractures were recorded as non accidental.
5. Whether a criminal trial ensued.
6. Whether the child was adopted.
7. Whether the child died from the injuries.
8. Whether the siblings of the injured child were removed from the parents.
I appreciate that it may not be possible to provide all the above listed information however I would be grateful to receive whatever information you have available and signposting towards other organisations who may hold the relevant data.
Yours faithfully,
B McKenzie
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Dear B McKenzie,
Please find attached the response to your enquiry under the Freedom of
Information Act.
My apologies for the delay in responding.
Many thanks
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Sophie Henderson
Service Improvement Officer
Quality and Improvement Unit
Children and Young People's Service
Hackney Service Centre
1 Hillman Street
London
E8 1DY
Phone: 020 8356 4551
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