New group to fund-raise for PIP implant removals

The group’s members all have French PIP implants, which an investigation last year revealed contain industrial silicone and may be more prone to rupture and leakage.

Now, after struggling to get help from clinics or on the NHS, they have united to fundraise together to help others pay for implants to be removed and replaced.

The support group began on Facebook and includes Rotherham writer and poet Carol Robson and Katrina Mirfin Allison and Wendy Williams, also from Rotherham.

A series of fundraising events has already been held.

“The money we raise will help any women who come forward for help,” said Carol.

“If they can raise half of the amount needed we will match it.

“It’s not just for women in the group because many have already paid for it themselves to be done.

“We hope to keep bringing in other women to help them.”