Overview

• 11-year-old Anna Hendy has been suffering from long Covid since March 2020, leading to severe health issues including the need for a wheelchair and inability to attend school.
• Her mother, Helen Goss, has launched a legal action against NHS Grampian, alleging multiple failings in Anna's treatment and care.
• The case, represented by Thompsons Solicitors, is believed to be the first of its kind in Scotland.
• Goss claims that the health board refused requests for Anna to be referred to specialist paediatric services and offered no further help after diagnosing her with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome.
• NHS Grampian has responded by stating that it is in the process of creating a new treatment pathway for children affected by long Covid and is developing a website for families to share their experiences.