Brothers with Morquio syndrome told the NHS will fund their drugs

Two brothers from Gloucestershire with an extremely rare condition have been told their drug therapy will continue to be provided on the NHS.

Archie and Isaac Eaton, from Longhope in the Forest of Dean, have Morquio syndrome. A condition which affects growth, eyesight, mobility and stamina.

Archie is 14, him and his brother are one of only a hundred young people in the UK who have Morquio. Credit: ITV West Country

Last summer, the brother's had been taking part in an extended drug trial for Vimizim which replaces a missing enzyme - the cause of many of the health problems associated with the condition.

Vimizin will now continue to be provided for the boys on the NHS. Credit: ITV West Country

Last year the boys' mother campaigned to have the drug Vimizim made available on the NHS.