The Royal Borough of Greenwich has warned schools and nurseries to be on guard after being made aware of an individual offering dangerous ‘experimental procedures’ for autistic children.
A spokesperson for the council said that they had been informed that ‘an individual claiming to be a doctor plans to visit the UK to offer dangerous, experimental procedures on children with autism’.
‘We understand that this person is proposing the transfer of bone marrow and spinal fluid to the brain by injection,’ the spokesperson told the BBC.
‘This unlicensed procedure poses a significant threat to life and there is no evidence of any benefits.’
Newham Council has also issued an alert.
The Met said it was investigating ‘a reported fraud relating to the provision of medical services’.
A spokesperson said: 'There is no evidence to suggest that the person(s) behind these adverts has treated anybody in the UK. We are working closely with local authority and NHS partners.'
The National Autistic Society said there was no ‘cure’ for autism.
