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BBC NEWS · HEALTH · November 1, 2026

Hospital admits full responsibility for 24 failures that led to toddler's death

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Coroner concludes she died from misadventure contributed to by neglect. She had routine surgery for craniasynostosis, external, birth defect affecting the skull. Her family say they have lived with 'unbearable' guilt and trauma ever since.

Radiographer failed to flag a chest X-ray to someone on the ward. She had a cardiac arrest before her lung was identified and treated. An investigation found there were 24 care failures that resulted in Eleanor's death.

Family's solicitor says it was "unimaginably tragic" case. The trust accepts responsibility and public apology. "we hope that the changes the trust has implemented continue to make care safer," trust says.

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