A young girl who received brain damage as a result of clinical negligence by a Suffolk hospital will learn today (June 3rd) how much compensation she is to be awarded.

Holly Goodwyn was born in January 1997. However, delays in her delivery left her with brain injuries and she was subsequently diagnosed with athetoid cerebral palsy and epilepsy.

Ipswich Hospital admitted clinical negligence although they were unable to agree a compensation figure with lawyers acting for the girl, according to the East Anglian Daily Times.

Lawyer Sarah Coles said that Holly needs to use an electronic communication device and requires 24 hour care, which is currently provided by her parents and paid carers.

Holly’s mum, Lynne Goodwyn, commented: "Whilst we were reluctant to take legal action in this matter, we felt that the extent of the help Holly requires would not be available otherwise."

In other news, the Ipswich Evening Star reports that new matrons have begun patrolling wards at Ipswich Hospital in an effort to cut MRSA and Clostridium Difficile infections.