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'Peeing a jellyfish': Children's ketamine injuries revealed

UK · 2026-09-23

Key takeaway

Over 100 children, some as young as 13, referred for ketamine-related bladder damage at Alder Hey Hospital's new specialist clinic.

  1. Step 1 · The triggera surge in ketamine-related bladder damage among children leads to over 100 referrals at Alder Hey Hospital's specialist clinic
  2. Step 2 · Knock-ondemand for paediatric urology services and specialist treatments rises, increasing operational and procurement pressure on NHS-linked providers
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youSMEs in the healthcare supply chain face increased tender opportunities and compliance scrutiny as NHS procurement cycles accelerate

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Source: bbc.co.uk

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