unexplained injury in immobile infant
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 2:35 pm
We are in the midst of a nightmare as our one year old has been removed from us (his parents) after we took him to ***** Hospital . We did this because we sensed he was in pain when his left foot was touched. There were contradictory diagnoses from the hospital as to what had happened: a buckle break (common in soft bones of babies) and a Salter Harris break which can only be caused by force. This was in July. The social workers, while acknowledging the evidence from the hospital was suspicious and despite us being almost certain he had damaged his foot after wrapping it around a bar in his cot - removed him from our care - this was without even allowing us to get a second opinion. We are now stuck in the midst of court proceedings which won't be resolved until December. In the meantime he is with a kinship carer and we have restricted access.
I am keen to explore this issue. How can this be allowed to happen? How can a child be removed from his mummy and daddy on the basis of an opinion from only one clinical institution? More specifically, I am keen to find out if there is a pattern of over-referral into social services at ***** Hospital. Would really appreciate hearing of any other similar experiences.
*****amended by Suzie for reasons of confidentiality. Please see our rules.
I am keen to explore this issue. How can this be allowed to happen? How can a child be removed from his mummy and daddy on the basis of an opinion from only one clinical institution? More specifically, I am keen to find out if there is a pattern of over-referral into social services at ***** Hospital. Would really appreciate hearing of any other similar experiences.
*****amended by Suzie for reasons of confidentiality. Please see our rules.