NHS Petition

[Queenie]

This was posted on another forum, I think it's important for everyone to be aware of this - especially as we have so many parents with newborns on here. The link to the website with the petition shows pictures of the little boy's injury - it is pretty upsetting so be aware if you decide to sign.

"Thanking you all in advance.

My son Ben (born 29.11) was injured with a bad scald when he had routine blood tests in hospital I've had a little press coverage in Scotland about this but am trying to inform as many new mums & mums to be to ensure this doesn't happen to anyone elses baby. I've created a small website & petition about it,

www.babybensfoot.cjb.net

Please have a look if you have the time & sign my online petition from the homepage link.

Many thanks.

Chris, Samantha & Ben (now 10 wks) xx"

 

[KayleeUK]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How awful, I have signed.

 

[mandymouse]

I couldn't believe what I saw

I have signed your petition

 

[natalielongstaff]

thats horrific, i have signed the petition !

 

[Minniespal]

OMG ~ I remember seeing this on the local news.

I've signed the petition.

 

[jen_uk]

Thats just awful. Ive tried to sign but its not working at the minute but I will definately keep trying.

 

[vicky1bfc]

How awful,i have signed.

 

[sadeeyore]

I've signed too. So awful

 

[jockey]

OMG - thats a disgrace - I have also signed the petition.

 

[wils]

Thanks - I've signed and forwarded to my friends

 

[Tron[ADS]]

That picture is hand-on-mouth-gasp
Absolutely shocking...I feel physicaly sick....The poor child, I hope he fully recovers.

 

[buzz182]

Signed on Sat after reading the post on Bounty.

Like I said on the petition, I really hope something gets done about this and no other baby has to suffer like your little Ben did.

Good luck with everything and hope Ben continues to recover.

Karina

 

[catherine]

That is truely horrifying!

What I don't understand is how the midwife couldn't feel that the water was too hot to put the baby's foot in! I am a nurse and have worn many different gloves and I can always tell how hot the water is!

 

[Tiggernut_jadie]

That is truely horrifying!

What I don't understand is how the midwife couldn't feel that the water was too hot to put the baby's foot in! I am a nurse and have worn many different gloves and I can always tell how hot the water is!

I agree totally (as a fellow nurse!) - what was he using? Marigolds? I wouldn't mind betting he didn't test the water at all and used the gloves thing as an excuse!

I've signed too - hope Ben is now happy and well with no permanent damage!

 

[uktigger]

OMG how awful it must have been for you hope ben is doing well

i've signed

eve

 

[jjk]

Ive signed

 

[AnitaCB]

I've signed - I hope he is better very soon.