Bethany Lodge

A two-year-old boy from Hull with congenital pseudarthrosis spent a year with a broken leg while awaiting surgery due to the condition’s impact on bone strength. After turning two, he underwent a five-hour reconstruction procedure at Sheffield Children's Hospital, though the long-term outcome remains uncertain and future breaks or additional surgeries are possible. His parents describe his resilience despite mobility limitations and are now fundraising to support the hospital and a limb reconstruction charity.

A couple from Hull has been denied NHS-funded IVF more than three times because the woman’s BMI falls below the required threshold, despite multiple dietician consultations and medical letters supporting her health. After seven years of trying to conceive, they have begun fundraising to access private treatment. NHS authorities explained that BMI guidelines are based on safety and effectiveness recommendations, noting elevated risks for patients outside the approved range, while encouraging individuals to seek clinical support for their circumstances.