Thursday, 18 April 2019

Parents caring for sick children warned against sharing stories on social media in wake of Charlie Gard and Alfie Evans cases

Parents caring for sick children warned against sharing stories on social media in wake of Charlie Gard and Alfie Evans cases Parents caring for sick children have been warned against sharing stories on social media in the wake of a number of high profile cases.

It follows the high-profile cases of Charlie Gard, Alfie Evans and Ashya King, which attracted international attention and drew commentary from figures including Donald Trump and the Pope.

The new guidance by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) suggests parents should be given more help to understand the possible impact on their personal lives of posting online or involving the media. The Daily Telegraph

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