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Jimmy Savile: 19 more hospitals to be investigated Jimmy Savile: 19 more hospitals to be investigated
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A further 19 hospitals are to be investigated over links to serial sex attacker Jimmy Savile, the government has confirmed.A further 19 hospitals are to be investigated over links to serial sex attacker Jimmy Savile, the government has confirmed.
The Metropolitan Police have passed material about Savile to the Department of Health, which has given it to the 19 hospital trusts to investigate.The Metropolitan Police have passed material about Savile to the Department of Health, which has given it to the 19 hospital trusts to investigate.
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said he expected reports on visits by the late DJ to those hospitals by next June.Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said he expected reports on visits by the late DJ to those hospitals by next June.
It brings the total number of hospitals under investigation to 32.It brings the total number of hospitals under investigation to 32.
Savile is believed to have abused hundreds of victims.Savile is believed to have abused hundreds of victims.
The former BBC presenter of Top Of The Pops and Jim'll Fix It died aged 84 in October 2011 - a year before allegations that he had sexually abused children were broadcast in an ITV documentary.The former BBC presenter of Top Of The Pops and Jim'll Fix It died aged 84 in October 2011 - a year before allegations that he had sexually abused children were broadcast in an ITV documentary.
The revelations prompted hundreds of victims to come forward, including those who said they were attacked at a number of institutions.The revelations prompted hundreds of victims to come forward, including those who said they were attacked at a number of institutions.
Inquiries into Savile's alleged abuse of patients at NHS hospitals had originally focused on Broadmoor and Stoke Mandeville and Leeds General Infirmary, with a further 10 trusts added in January.Inquiries into Savile's alleged abuse of patients at NHS hospitals had originally focused on Broadmoor and Stoke Mandeville and Leeds General Infirmary, with a further 10 trusts added in January.
'Further investigation''Further investigation'
The Met passed information on the 19 additional hospitals to the Department of Health after completing a "document review".The Met passed information on the 19 additional hospitals to the Department of Health after completing a "document review".
Scotland Yard said this did not mean its own investigation was over.Scotland Yard said this did not mean its own investigation was over.
"Inquiries are ongoing, and we continue to work with the Department of Health. Inquiries into criminal offences are not concluded yet," the Met said."Inquiries are ongoing, and we continue to work with the Department of Health. Inquiries into criminal offences are not concluded yet," the Met said.
Mr Hunt said the NHS trusts responsible for each of the 19 hospitals would investigate the information provided by the Met.Mr Hunt said the NHS trusts responsible for each of the 19 hospitals would investigate the information provided by the Met.
In a written statement, he said Kate Lampard - a former barrister asked to oversee the Department of Health's investigations into Savile - would ensure the inquiries were properly carried out.In a written statement, he said Kate Lampard - a former barrister asked to oversee the Department of Health's investigations into Savile - would ensure the inquiries were properly carried out.
"Names of the hospitals are taken from the information received," Mr Hunt added."Names of the hospitals are taken from the information received," Mr Hunt added.
"These include hospitals that may have closed in which case the information has been passed on to the legacy organisation.""These include hospitals that may have closed in which case the information has been passed on to the legacy organisation."
Mr Hunt said that he expected final reports by June next year, with publication "sooner if that is possible". 'Long time ago'
The hospitals to be investigated are Barnet General Hospital, Booth Hall Children's Hospital, De La Pole Hospital, Dryburn Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital, Leavesden Secure Mental Hospital, Marsden Hospital, Maudsley Hospital, North Manchester General Hospital, Odstock Hospital, Pinderfields Hospital, Prestwich Psychiatric Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, Royal Free Hospital, London, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, Seacroft Hospital, Leeds, St Mary's Hospital, Carshalton, Whitby Memorial Hospital and Wythenshawe Hospital. Mr Hunt said he expected final reports by June next year, with publication "sooner if that is possible".
Jessica Standley, a solicitor from a firm representing more than 70 of Savile's victims, said she was concerned about delays in the Department of Health's investigation.
She said victims gave their statements a "long time ago" and are "eagerly" awaiting the results of investigations.
"What is concerning me is that the Department of Health have taken until now to include those additional hospitals," she said.
The 19 hospitals extra to be investigated are Barnet General Hospital, Booth Hall Children's Hospital, De La Pole Hospital, Dryburn Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital, Leavesden Secure Mental Hospital, Marsden Hospital, Maudsley Hospital, North Manchester General Hospital, Odstock Hospital, Pinderfields Hospital, Prestwich Psychiatric Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, Royal Free Hospital, London, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, Seacroft Hospital, Leeds, St Mary's Hospital, Carshalton, Whitby Memorial Hospital and Wythenshawe Hospital.