Rosie age 6 from Offaly

• Waiting since September 2019 for major orthopedic surgery.
• Recieved a surgery date for October 2021 which was cancelled last minute, eventually got a new date for January 2022 but was also cancelled.
• Has developed scoliosis as a direct result of orthopedic surgery not being carried out in a timely manner.
• Loves baking and has a smile that lights up any room​.
• Rosie's mother has spoken extensively to the media of what is happening across Spina Bifida/Hydrocephalus services.
• 'It is serious now' - Offaly girl waiting two years for essential operation,
• ​Shinrone girl with deteriorating spina bifida condition waiting two years for essential operation
• You can listen to Rosie's mother speaking on Midlands 103 FM by playing the audio file below.​