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A batch of NHS leaflets issued by Grenfell Health and Wellbeing services
THE scale of trauma related to the Grenfell Tower disaster has been described as “unprecedented,” with almost 1,500 children receiving treatment since the fire.
A total of 6,247 people have been referred to the dedicated NHS Grenfell Health and Wellbeing service, including 1,476 children, according to Sky News.
Dr Sara Northey, who runs therapy for children and young people at the service, said: “This is an unusual trauma as it affected a whole community and is definitely ongoing.”
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