Numerous Women Have Spoken Out Against GP Who Died Of Heroin Overdose Last Year

Two women who allege that they were abused by Dr Schuppler over an extended period of time at his surgery have called on others who suffered to come forward after they instructed specialist abuse lawyers at Irwin Mitchell as they prepare to take legal action.

The women, who wish to remain anonymous, were both patients of Dr Schuppler at Swansell Medical Centre, Acocks Green, for numerous years over which they allege that he abused them. 

One of the women has informed her legal team that when she did try and raise a complaint against Dr Schuppler she was informed that he was the one who would deal with it. The woman has spoken to her legal team about her disappointment at this and how she was left feeling as if she had nowhere to turn.

Both women have reported their experiences to the police, one in September 2016 and one after news broke of Dr Schuppler’s death in November 2016. He was found dead from a heroin overdose at his Solihull flat. 

It has been confirmed by West Midlands Police that at the time of his death, the police were in the early stages of investigating two allegations of sexual assault against him.

Over the last year, numerous women have spoken out in the media against Dr Schuppler for the historic abuse they allegedly suffered, and also of their belief that other victims are out there still suffering in silence.

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Raman Dhillon, the specialist abuse lawyer at Irwin Mitchell representing the two women seeking legal action, said: 

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“The first-hand accounts we have heard from our clients are heartbreaking, and their bravery at coming forward is commendable.

“A GP is a position of trust, however in our work we have sadly seen times where a person’s doctor has abused their position and that person has then suffered in silence. We encourage anyone who has survived abuse to speak out and to not suffer in silence.

“We will work with our clients to support them and ensure their voices are heard.” Raman Dhillon - Solicitor