UNITED KINGDOM
Mirror
Some victims of Jimmy Savile have suffered Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result of revealing their experiences during the inquiries into the former DJ’s abuse at NHS hospitals.
They developed PTSD or had an ongoing PTSD made worse by the stress of having to go back to the hospitals where they were abused to tell their horrific stories.
Under the terms of the three separate inquiries, victims had to give evidence at either Broadmoor, Stoke Mandeville or Leeds General Infirmary.
They have revealed the experience of having to relive their ordeals at the place the abuse happened caused intense stress.
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