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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Thomas

Face of an NHS in crisis: Girl, 14, could be left unable to walk after brain surgery cancelled three times

Toni Milner

A 14-year-old girl could lose the ability to walk after her brain surgery was cancelled three times as NHS children’s services are stretched to breaking point.

Piper Miller, who has severe autism, needs urgent surgery to remove fluid on her brain that if unaddressed could also leave her unable to control her bladder.

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