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July 20, 2025 34 mins

An investigation by The Sunday Times has found that hundreds of parents are being falsely accused of fabricating their child’s illness, facing allegations of abuse when they seek medical or social care. Elly Chapple told our reporter what happened to her family.


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Guest: Emily Dugan - Special Correspondent, The Sunday Times

Host: Luke Jones

Producer: Hannah Varrall

Read more: We demanded help for our sick children. We were accused of abuse

Further listening: 38 years - Britain’s worst miscarriage of justice

Clips: Good Morning Britain

Photo: Ian Forsyth

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com  


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