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We demanded help for our sick children. We were accused of abuse.

We demanded help for our sick children. We were accused of abuse.

Emily Dugan reports on the families accused of FII

The Story · The Times

July 20, 202534m 46s

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Show Notes

An investigation by The Sunday Times has found that hundreds of parents are being falsely accused of fabricating their child’s illness, facing allegations of abuse when they seek medical or social care. Elly Chapple told our reporter what happened to her family.


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Guest: Emily Dugan - Special Correspondent, The Sunday Times

Host: Luke Jones

Producer: Hannah Varrall

Read more: We demanded help for our sick children. We were accused of abuse

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