Medical negligence exposed: The death and cover-up of Robbie Powell and his family's fight for justice with Will Powell and Sir Rob Behrens (12 September 2024)

Summary

What would you do if your child died as a result of medical negligence and doctors and the police colluded to cover it up? 

That's what happened in the case of ten-year-old Robbie Powell.

Robbie died from Addison's Disease. He could have been saved if doctors had carried out the necessary tests and informed the family of the risks. Instead, numerous medics failed him and spent 30 years covering it up.

In this podcast Robbie's father Will Powell and Sir Rob Behrens join Angela Walker to discuss the Powell family's relentless pursuit of truth and justice and the systemic failures that have deprived his family of justice for more than 30 years. His parents are campaigning for all healthcare professionals to be legally obligated to tell the truth following a negligent death. 

Related reading on the hub:

• “Accountability is important, but that can only come when you get to the truth.” An interview with Will Powell, father of Robbie