Summary
Maria Morris died in a mental health hospital after staff found her unresponsive with socks in her throat. An inquest ruled her death accidental, but there are questions about her care and the events leading to her death. The hospital plans to install CCTV to prevent future incidents.
Key Facts
- Maria Morris was found unresponsive at Bethlem Hospital with socks in her throat and a large bruise on her back.
- She died shortly after from a brain injury caused by lack of oxygen.
- The inquest ruled her death as accidental.
- Maria had bipolar affective disorder and had stopped taking her medication.
- Concerns were raised about her safety in the hospital, including allegations of patient mistreatment.
- There was no CCTV on the wards, and Maria's room had been cleared before police investigation.
- The police found what seemed to be blood under her nails, but it was not tested.
- The hospital plans to install CCTV following this incident.
