Policeman 'fobbed off' over multiple sclerosis diagnosis

A policeman whose hospital doctors failed to tell him he had multiple sclerosis (MS) has received over £10,000 compensation.

Sussex Pc Gary Dimmock, 42, was referred by his GP in 1992 with possible MS symptoms, but was not told he had the disease until 2003.

Between 1992 and 2003, Mr Dimmock saw a series of health professionals including ophthalmologists, urologists, gastroenterologists and neurologists.

He was told there was nothing seriously wrong, but consultants' notes written in 1992 at Eastbourne District General Hospital said: "Impression? MS".

"Medical experts now say it was clear as far back as 1995 that Mr Dimmock had MS," said his solicitor Gillian Solly.

"His medical advisers decided it was not necessary to tell him."