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Jordan Tooke: Norwich man with 'end stage' kidney disease wins High Court life-support ruling

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Jordan Tooke, 29, who has learning disabilities, had been diagnosed with 'end stage' kidney disease.

A mother has won a court ruling for "life-sustaining" treatment for her son, who has severe learning disabilities and “end stage” kidney disease.

His family disagreed and a judge in the Court of Protection has decided that dialysis should be provided. “Understandably all wants is what any parent would – to be able to provide the best opportunities for their child.”

 

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