Thalidomide Survivors allowed to apply for compensation

They were born with limb defects after their mothers took a drug for morning sickness. Thalidomide was prescribed to pregnant woman in the 1950s and 60s. But it led to thousands of babies having disabilities, including many across the Meridian region.

Now after a long battle, campaigners have been told they can apply for compensation from a German Trust Fund, the country where the drug was manufactured.

But ITV Meridian has learnt it could still take several years for any settlements to be made.

Tom Savvides has our report.

People born with limb defects because of the drug Thalidomide have been told they can apply for compensation from a German Trust Fund.

Thalidomide was prescribed to pregnant woman in the 1950s and 60s. But it led to thousands of babies having disabilities.

Campaigners, like Mikey Argy from Forest Row in Sussex, have spent years fighting for a financial settlement.