NHS shamed into U-turn as cerebral palsy kids WILL get life-changing operations like Ben Baddeley

Hundreds of children disabled by cerebral palsy will get life-changing operations after an NHS U-turn.

Five hospitals will join a pilot scheme to carry out the selective dorsal rhizotomy procedure on 120 youngsters a year.

Tory spending cuts have meant patients have been denied the operation after NHS bosses questioned if the 20,000 cost was good value for money.

Among them was Ben Baddeley, 10, who eventually had surgery privately thanks to donations from generous Mirror readers.

His mum Amy welcomed the change of heart but warned the Government was playing god with childrens health.

She said: I feel pleased for the parents of the children who will receive treatment.

But I also feel so sorry for the parents of those missing out as a result of the limits placed on these operations by the NHS.

It means they will not get the SDR and their children will still have the same level of pain which Ive seen Ben go through.

I have been up with him at night when he has been in agony. This decision means other children will suffer in the same way when they could be helped.

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NHS shamed into U-turn as cerebral palsy kids WILL get life-changing operations like Ben Baddeley