FRESH abuse allegations against disgraced TV and radio presenter Jimmy Savile have been made in relation to 12 NHS Trusts.
The NHS Legacy Unit, which provides oversight of NHS investigations into alleged abuse by Savile on health premises, has passed on information from victims and the Metropolitan Police to the trusts, which cover nine hospitals and health services which have not featured in earlier inquiries.
The fresh claims have emerged since 28 investigation reports into Savile's activities in NHS premises were published in June, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said in a statement.
Outstanding investigation reports, including an investigation into Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Buckinghamshire, have been delayed until later in the year at the request of prosecutors, the Health Secretary added. Lawyers representing Savile's victims said it was "incredibly worrying" to see new concerns emerge.
Tracey Storey, a specialist lawyer at Irwin Mitchell, who is representing some of Savile's victims, said: "It is incredibly worrying to see more concerns related to Savile emerge and it is vital that authorities work quickly to fully investigate these new allegations.
"The extent of the abuse has been truly horrifying."
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