Staff skipped checks and said a vulnerable young woman was safe. Days later, she was dead
Summary
A young woman named Cerys Lupton-Jones died in May 2022 after staff at a mental health unit did not properly monitor her. They were supposed to check on her every 15 minutes, but a staff member falsified records and did not follow through with these checks. A coroner found that neglect likely contributed to her death, and there are calls for an investigation into the mental health trust responsible for her care.Key Facts
- Cerys Lupton-Jones died on May 18, 2022, after attempting to end her life.
- She was a patient at Park House, run by the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
- Staff were required to check on her every 15 minutes but failed to do so.
- A staff member admitted to falsifying records of these checks.
- A coroner suggested neglect contributed to Cerys's death.
- Cerys had attempted to harm herself shortly before her death.
- The mental health trust apologized, acknowledging they failed in their duty of care.
- Campaigners are calling for an investigation into deaths at the mental health trust.
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