Harry has video call with parents of children with complex health needs

Duke of Sussex highlights families’ struggle to get on coronavirus ‘vulnerable’ list

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The Duke of Sussex has spoken out to highlight the plight of children with complex medical needs during the coronavirus pandemic and to make it “more clear and obvious to government” that they should be classified in the “vulnerable bracket”.

In a 30-minute video call, Prince Harry, the patron of the WellChild charity, heard that some families were struggling to get on “vulnerable lists”, had difficulties obtaining PPE (personal protective equipment) and cleaning products, and were often concerned about allowing in external care workers for fears of exposure to the virus.

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from Children | The Guardian https://ift.tt/2XDtaKT