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Inquest finds “gross failure” in the care of 77-year-old man who died after surgery at a Brighton hospital
An inquest has found there was a “gross failure” in the care of a 77-year-old grandfather who died after intestinal surgery at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton and that he could have survived if he was offered other treatments.
Coroner to issue Prevention of Future Deaths report to NHS trust over domestic abuse and suicide risk following death of 36-year-old
A coroner will issue a Prevention of Future Deaths report to Devon Partnership NHS Trust following an inquest into the death of Erika Francis, after raising concerns about the trust’s training on the relationship between domestic abuse, deteriorating mental health and suicide risk.
Inquest into the death of Professor Jason Arday
An inquest into the death of Professor Jason Arday was opened at London Inner South Coroners Court on Wednesday 26 August 2026.
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