FK (Iraq, medical conditions for children) Iraq CG

"This 2 year old boy has been registered with our practice since 5 February 2003. He has recently been referred to a consultant paediatrician in South Tyneside Hospital regarding possible fits. These may be simply associated with fevers but a consultant opinion is being sought to exclude any other significant reasons for these episodes.

He has no other significant past medical history and is not currently on any medication."

"They sound epileptic, i.e. related to electrical discharge in the brain but could also be Salaam Attacks, otherwise known as Infantile Spasms, which can have a very poor prognosis particularly in terms of development. The latter often occur in the first year or so of life but can occur up to 6 years of age and because of the long-term consequences require careful investigation and treatment where appropriate."

"Paediatric neurology is a difficult area and although considerable expertise has evolved, there nevertheless are things we aren't necessarily able to explain easily."

"The appellant and his wife are articulate, intelligent people who have resided in the UK in excess of three years. They have a very young family and have made efforts to become integrated in the community. The appellant spoke good English and has gained excellent passes on college courses. The appellant pursued the issue of the 'one off exercise to allow families who have been here for at least three years to stay' with his own MP. The appellant and his family would at the very least be eligible for consideration under this scheme."