After a prolonged period of labour at the old Norfolk and Norwich Hospital in June 1995, her brain was starved of oxygen.

She was left with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, epilepsy and severe learning disabilities. She was also non-verbal, and wheelchair bound.

Tahlia Downes, aged three, with her parents and older brothers (Image: Newsquest) The compensation settlement from hospital bosses at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Trust paid for the lifetime of care for Tahlia.

A lump sum also went towards purchasing her home in Marlingford Road, Bawburgh, which was specially adapted to meet her needs.

Despite daily challenges, she would go on to live a fulfilled life with her parents before her death last year at the age of 29.

Norfolk Coroner's Court (Image: Newsquest) An inquest held at Norfolk Coroner’s Court heard more about Tahlia’s life and the impact she had on others.

A statement from her mother, Dawn Downes, was read out to the court, based at County Hall in Norwich.

She said: “Tahlia needed 24-hour care due to her disabilities, which was provided by myself and my husband, Gary, and a small team of excellent carers.

“Tahlia lived at home with us and her two older brothers, who both loved her dearly as she did them.

“We spent most of her early years trying to find........

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