Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
World
Ayan Omar

What is sodium valproate? Scandal victims need payout, review suggests

The Government is being urged to compensate thousands of women and children affected by sodium valproate and vaginal mesh implants.

A new report by the Patient Safety Commissioner says the Government should provide financial packages to help victims of the drug. The report states: “Thousands of women, children, and families have been harmed by these two medical interventions and that there is a compelling case for the government to award them redress.”

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.