Essex NHS trust to give £9m to boy for life-long care

The judge approved the agreement between the boy's family and the NHS trust, which is based in Westcliff-on-Sea

A boy who suffered brain damage following "mismanagement" during his birth will get about £9m to cover the costs of life-long care.

A High Court judge heard that lawyers who took legal action against Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust on the boy's behalf, have agreed a settlement.

Deputy High Court Judge Jeremy Hyam approved the agreement between the family and the NHS trust.

The boy, nine, will receive periodical payments throughout his life.

Lawyers representing the boy and the trust gave details of the settlement, revealing he will also receive a lump sum of a £750,000.

The judge said the compensation package was calculated to be worth about £9m, and he was satisfied the agreement was in the boy's best interests.

During the hearing in London, the judge said there was "mismanagement" at birth, with the boy suffering brain damage and being left with a range of disabilities.

The boy is wheelchair-bound, non-verbal and has sight problems, the court heard.The judge said the boy should not be identified in media reports of the case.