A
bereaved couple has helped force the Government to boost awareness of
sudden death syndrome after the tragic death of their 11-year- old son.
Wendy and
Robert Hayes, of Pilsey, near Clay Cross. lost son Sam
when he was struck down by sudden death syndrome in May.
Afterwards,
the family was advised to have tests in case they were suffering similar
heart defects.
But when
Mrs Hayes struggled to receive quick and complete screening for her family
including her 13-year-old son Jonathan, she campaigned with the Cardiac
Risk in the Young action group and Labour MP Dari Taylor for better
support.
The
Government has now agreed to set up an expert advisory group to provide
SDS guidelines and awareness for doctors and hospitals.
Mrs Hayes
said;
