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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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Recent Meetings and Workshops

At least one representative from PITY II attended each of the following :

14th September 2002. Workshop (by invitation) run by the National Blood Service in Liverpool.

16th September 2002. Workshop primarily for Support Groups from various parts of the country.

17th September 2002. Meeting at the Royal College of Pathologists to discuss Clause 14 of the CMO's recommendations.

4th October 2002. Workshop. Subject: 'Penalties for Non-compliance.'

6th October 2002. The Retained Organs Commission arranged a Pathologist's Workshop in London. PITY II representatives were invited to address the meeting. The subject was 'Post Mortem Examinations- A families perspective'. We accepted the invitation and the opportunity to continue to tell of our experiences and views about what happened to our children and why changes are necessary to make things better for the future.

7th October 2002. Workshop. Subject: 'Combined Issues'

9th October 2002. Workshop. Subject: 'Consent'

14th October 2002. Workshop. Subject: 'Transplantation'

24th October 2002. Workshop. Subject: 'Next of Kin'

30th & 31st October 2002. Two representatives attended a conference organised by the Royal College of Medicine .The theme of the debate was about trust in our doctors. The conference was thought to have been primarily for the Medical profession but the committee decided it would be a good idea for PITY II to be represented. The PITY II representatives were well received.

1st November 2002. Workshop. Subject: 'Research & Ethics'

 

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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