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November 10, 2020

Concerns over anti-depressant prescriptions for children

A shocking number of anti-depressant prescriptions for children has been revealed. It has been said that 1,572 infants were prescribed anti-depressants to stabilise their moods between 2015 and 2019, which is a cause for concern.

This is an astonishing statistic considering that the NHS guidance recommends not prescribing under-18’s anti-depressants. Whilst this kind of medication can be vital for those who need it, it is concerning to learn so much use of the drug is taking place for children.

Whilst medical advice must always take precedence, we must not end up in a situation where there is an over-reliance on such medication that could have an adverse effect on children. We have seen such instances where an over-reliance on prescriptions has caused widespread problems, and this is a situation that must be avoided at all costs.

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July 29, 2019

Medical negligence claims for children: advice

If you need advice about medical negligence claims for children, we can help you during what we imagine is a difficult time for all involved.

Having to bring a legal case is probably not what you would want to have to do, especially when it’s for a child. But when it comes to justice when something has gone wrong for a child, it’s important to know what the child’s rights are.

You can initiate medical negligence claims for children, and here’s a little advice about how it works and what to do.

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July 27, 2018

Warnings over ‘toxic’ slime borax ingredient

Warnings have been issued over a ‘toxic’ slime borax ingredient that children may be being exposed to unsafe levels of.

The popular children’s slime toys have been tested by consumer group Which? and the results are worrying.

They tested 11 of the most popular children’s slime toys and found that eight of them contained levels of boron – a chemical in borax – that were above recommended safety levels. It’s understood that the ingredients lists may simply say ‘contact lens solution’ which contains borax, the levels of which are not actually listed.

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