‘Questions’ over teen’s bipolar diagnosis

A 15-year-old boy in care whose weight has ballooned to 19st may have been prescribed medication for a condition he might not have, the High Court heard yesterday.

The teenager has been in “single separation” within the care facility and has been taking medication for bipolar behaviour.

However, one of the side effects is weight gain, and the court heard his mother had “questions” over the diagnosis. The court also heard he was awaiting an assessment by a psychologist who is on sick leave.