Inquest conclusions

Date of inquest Date inquest concluded Name of deceased Conclusion
25/09/2023 29/10/2023 SMITH, Jonathan Frank Jonathan Frank SMITH died on 27 January 2022 at Royal Preston Hospital, Preston in Lancashire. Mr SMITH showed signs of being delusional and paranoid in the days leading to his death and expressed thoughts of suicide. He was taken to hospital and arrested due to delusional beliefs from Mr SMITH that he may have committed an offence when he had not. His family sought help from a number of medical professionals before Mr SMITH was allowed to return home following a mental health assessment where it was suspected that Mr SMITH was suffering from a first episode of psychosis. Mr SMITH cut his neck and leg with a broken glass whilst in the bathroom at his home address. He was taken to hospital where, despite treatment, he did not recover. Mr SMITH's death was possibly contributed to by: I. A failure by the mental health practitioner at the hospital to pass information on to police regarding the rationale for discharge from the hospital II. A below standard handover by the Home Treatment Team practitioner to the Liaison and Diversion team at the police station III. Inaccurate recording on care records by the home treatment team practitioner at the police station IV. Failure to pass on information by the arresting officer to the custody sergeant in relation to suicidal ideation. V. A failure by the police to appropriately raise concerns about Mr SMITH's behaviour whilst in police custody VI. Failing to arrange an appropriate mental health assessment on the day when first onset psychosis was suspected VII. Failure to arrange an appointment with a consultant psychiatrist or their deputy on the day when first onset psychosis was suspected VIII. A failure to consider the prescription of medication after an initial prescription was consumed before expected IX. A delay in referring Mr SMITH to the Home Treatment Team resulting in a delay in Mr SMITH receiving input from that team X. Failure to arrange an appointment with a consultant psychiatrist or their deputy on the second day when first onset psychosis was suspected XI. A failure to appropriately consider an admission to a mental health hospital when there was clear evidence of metal health crisis.
23/10/2023 24/10/2023 BALDWIN, John  Natural Causes
23/10/2023 23/10/2023 BRIERS, Susannah Natural causes
23/10/2023 23/10/2023 JONES, Peter Christopher Suicide
23/10/2023 24/10/2023 PATEL, Usmangani Usmangani PATEL died on 26 February 2022 at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn. Mr PATEL was diagnosed with mouth cancer and underwent an operation to remove the cancer which required free flap reconstructive surgery. Several days after the operation, the flap was compromised which resulted in significant bleeding from a surgical connection completed as part of the procedure. This is a rare but known complication of this type of surgery. This led to multi-organ failure. Mr PATEL had shown signs suggesting flap compromise that should have been reviewed by the maxillofacial team at the hospital, but no review took place which would have resulted in further treatment that would have prevented the bleed occurring 
23/10/2023 23/10/2023 REES, Philip Charles Philip Charles REES died on 16th September 2022 from an infection. He had undergone hip surgery in 2017, the site of which had become infected for which he had been treated on occasions since. He presented to Chorley and South Ribble Hospital on 13th September 2022 when he was discharged without treatment before representing to Royal Preston Hospital on the day before his death
24/10/2023 24/10/2023 BARKER, Jonathan Peter Reece Jonathan BARKER died on 12th June 2023 at 1 Memorial Park, Fleetwood from hanging. His intention at the time of applying the ligature cannot be determined.
24/10/2023 24/10/2023 GREEN, Martin Victor Martin Victor GREEN who had previously been exposed to asbestos and suffered from a number of comorbidities died at Royal Preston Hospital on the 10th of July 2022 from an infection. Having been admitted to hospital on the 5th of July 2022 following a fall at his home. An earlier fall in hospital on the 14th of May 2022, leading to an extended admission when fractured ribs were not diagnosed would have added to his general frailty.
24/10/2023 24/10/2023 SULLIVAN, Michael Paul Suicide
25/10/2023 25/10/2023 ALLMAN, Mark Natural cause 
25/10/2023 25/10/2023 CAMPBELL, Oliver James Oliver James CAMPBELL died on the 31st of August 2021 at the Royal Preston Hospital. He had a significant cardiac history and suffered a cardiac arrest in 2016 which left him at high future risk. Upon leaving hospital, a discharge summary ought to have been completed setting out his diagnosis and future treatment. This ought to have been sent to his GP and cardiologists. This document was not created. As a result of this, Mr CAMPBELL was not offered an implantable defibrillator device and no such device was in place at the time of his death. His death would have been prevented if he had been fitted with this device following his 2016 cardiac arrest. On the 31st August 2021, Mr CAMPBELL displayed signs of peri-arrest and his partner dialled 999. The call was not managed in accordance with policy standards which resulted in an inaccurate categorisation of the urgency of the situation. This meant that paramedics attended 4 minutes later than was possible. Had the call been managed in line with policy standards, paramedics would have attended sooner and Mr CAMPBELL would not have died on the 31st August 2021.
25/10/2023 25/10/2023 DUCKWORTH, Paula Drug related death
25/10/2023 25/10/2023 GREEN, Alan Alan GREEN died on 30th December 2022 at the Royal Preston Hospital from pneumonia, which was contributed to by multiple rib fractures sustained in an unwitnessed fall at his home on 20th December 2022.
25/10/2023 25/10/2023 WOOD, Terri Terri WOOD died on 22nd November 2022 at Springfield Care Home as a consequence of aspiration pneumonia secondary to severe Alzheimer's dementia. In the months before death Terri had become increasingly frail and fallen a number of times resulting in head injuries. These were suitable for conservative management and noted to be improving by September 2022. Terri nevertheless continued to deteriorate and was on end of life care for a number of weeks before passing away.
26/10/2023 26/10/2023 DRAUDVILAITE, Ruta Accidental death
26/10/2023 26/10/2023 MILLINGTON, Karl Redfern Karl Redfern MILLINGTON died at Royal Preston Hospital on the 16th of July 2023 from an infection. In 2005 he had suffered significant injuries in a road traffic collision. Thereafter, he suffered from recurrent infections.
26/10/2023 26/10/2023 TAYLOR, Barbara Barbara TAYLOR died on 7 July 2022 at Royal Blackburn Hospital in Blackburn. Following a below the knee amputation in May 2022. Barbara was admitted to hospital with pain in the stump. Whilst waiting for tests over the following days, she discharged herself. She collapsed in the car park outside the hospital and was brought back to the emergency department. A pulmonary embolism was diagnosed from which she did not recover. The pulmonary embolism was probably a result of existing comorbidities contributed to by the surgery to her leg. Evidence was heard that this was an extremely rare occurrence following this type of surgery
27/10/2023 27/10/2023 BEEDHAM, Gemma Gemma BEEDHAM died on the 1st January 2023 at her home address. She was a frequent drug user, though tests reveal no identifiable substances in her blood after death. There is no evidence of a natural cause of death and Miss BEEDHAM's death was not caused by trauma. There is no evidence that Ms BEEDHAM intended to take her own life. 
27/10/2023 27/10/2023 LLOYD, Sheree Laura Suicide
30/10/2023 30/10/2023 BIGGINS, John Andrew Gerard Accident
30/10/2023 30/10/2023 WESZKA, Lily Accident
31/10/2023 31/10/2023 BLIGH, Charlotte Elizabeth  Charlotte Elizabeth BLIGH died on 8 April 2022 at Southport District General Hospital, Southport. Mrs BLIGH died from a uterine rupture. She had been previously advised that she was at risk of such a rupture following an earlier pregnancy. She was advised that this risk would be reduced by caesarean during her 38th week of her pregnancy. Mrs BLIGH elected this option. The procedure was delayed and was then planned to take place in the 39th week of her pregnancy but Mrs BLIGH attended the hospital as contractions started and she felt unwell. A uterine rupture was diagnosed which led to a massive obstetric haemorrhage from which she did not recover. Her death was contributed to by not carrying out the caesarean section earlier due to not assessing the risks to Mrs BLIGH as they should have been
31/10/2023 31/10/2023 MORGAN, Thomas David Thomas David MORGAN died on the 28th February 2023 at his home address as a result of consumption of cocaine. Mr MORGAN had a history of mental health concerns and was discharged from inpatient mental health treatment shortly before his death. 
31/10/2023 31/10/2023 TURNER, David Jeffrey Natural Causes
01/11/2023 01/11/2023 BROWN, Mark Stephen Henry Misadventure
01/11/2023 01/11/2023 BURBRIDGE, Jason Paul Suicide
01/11/2023 01/11/2023 HOWARTH, Susan Drug related death
02/11/2023 02/11/2023 AOSLIN, Allan Road traffic collision
02/11/2023 02/11/2023 UNSWORTH, Terence Road traffic collision
03/11/2023 03/11/2023 ATHERTON, Nathan Flannery Suicide
03/11/2023 03/11/2023 EXTON, Jack Jack EXTON died on the 20th August 2023 at the Pendle Community Hospital, Nelson as a result of injuries he sustained in a fall. It is not possible to determine whether an accident, medical event or underlying frailty caused Mr EXTON to fall.
03/11/2023 03/11/2023 GARFIELD, Barbara Industrial disease
03/11/2023 03/11/2023 HARRISON, Mark David Hatfield Accidental death
03/11/2023 03/11/2023 HOLLIS, Brian Accidental death
03/11/2023 03/11/2023 HORSFALL, Nicky James Suicide
03/11/2023 03/11/2023 LUMB, Steven Mark Natural Causes
03/11/2023 03/11/2023 WINTON, Debra Helen Suicide
06/11/2023 06/11/2023 COSGROVE, Frank On 19 July 2023 Frank COSGROVE died at his home address of 152 Cottage Lane, Ormskirk as a result of chest infection arising from lung cancer and emphysema, against a background of known previous tobacco smoking and physically identifiable exposure to asbestos during his working life.
06/11/2023 06/11/2023 ELLISON, Jade Melody Suicide
06/11/2023 06/11/2023 STOBBS, Ronald Baldock Ronald Baldock STOBBS died on the 22nd June 2020 at the Le Moors Care Home, 285-289 Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington. He was a resident at the care home who required a special diet and supervision at mealtimes. On the day of his death, Mr STOBBS was given an inappropriate meal whilst unsupervised by staff, as a result of which he choked and died. There were too few staff present to meet the requirements of his care plan and the staff member present was not trained in first aid. Mr STOBB's death was caused by the care he was provided with at Le Moors care home on the 22nd June 2020.
07/11/2023 07/11/2023 ATKINSON, Kevin Mathew Kevin Mathew ATKINSON died on the 20th July 2023 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary as a result of excessive consumption of medication. Mr ATKINSON had a history of mental health difficulties and his interactions with mental health services had increased in frequency and severity from May 2023 to the date of his death. Delays in Mr ATKINSON's mental health support and lack of oversight and escalation contributed to the decline in his wellbeing. Mr ATKINSON indicated an intention to end his life, however due to his mental health needs and alcohol use, it is not possible to determine his intentions at the time he consumed the medication. 
07/11/2023 07/11/2023 COTTERELL, Anthony Gerrard Anthony Gerrard COTTERELL died on the 18th July 2023 at 50 White Moss Road, Skelmersdale as a result of choking on cake. He had been a resident at the care home since December 2020 and his overall health had deteriorated since that time. Mr COTTERELL's needs meant his food should have been given in bite sized pieces and eating should be under supervision. On the 18th July 2023, Mr COTTERELL was given a whole slice of cake and whilst staff were present in the dining room, none were directly supervising Mr COTTERELL's consumption. Mr COTTERELL choked on cake and attempts to render first aid were unsuccessful. 
07/11/2023 07/11/2023 STRINGFELLOW, Kim Annette Accidental death
07/11/2023 07/11/2023 THOMPSON, Matthew On 12 June 2023 Matthew THOMPSON was found unresponsive in the bedroom of his home address of 26 Halstead Road, Preston, and could not be resuscitated. He had consumed an excessive quantity of prescribed Pregabalin together with other prescribed and illicit drugs, but it is not possible to determine his intention at the time he did so. 
07/11/2023 07/11/2023 TRAFFORD, Nigel Gary Suicide
08/11/2023 08/11/2023 CONNOLLY-WELLOCK, Isabel Katie Natural causes
08/11/2023 08/11/2023 EVANS, Leslie Mervin Donald On 05 August 2023 Leslie Mervin Donald EVANS suffered a witnessed epileptic seizure in his bedroom at Berkeley Village Residential Home, 414 Station Rd, Bamber Bridge, due to an established epileptic condition he had developed subsequent to alcohol excess and brain injury from a fall in 2016.  Following the seizure Leslie EVANS went into fatal respiratory arrest.
08/11/2023 08/11/2023 HOYLE, Brenda Drugs related death
08/11/2023 08/11/2023 LEAHY, Elsie Accidental death
08/11/2023 08/11/2023 ROCHE, Vincent Accident
08/11/2023 08/11/2023 RUSSELL, Angela Rosemary Angela Rosemary RUSSEL died from malignant mesothelioma at St. Catherine's Hospice, Preston on 11 August 2023.  She had no known asbestos exposure.
09/11/2023 09/11/2023 CATTERALL, Joyce Anne Suicide
09/11/2023 09/11/2023 DEAN, Darren Neil Darren Neil DEAN who had undergone brain tumour surgery in May 2022 died at his home on the 22nd of October 2022 having previously presented to Royal Preston Hospital on the 18th of October 2022 when a suspected thrombosis was not urgently investigated which may have allowed for an informed decision as to his future treatment 
09/11/2023 09/11/2023 DUNBAR, Kenneth George Industrial disease
09/11/2023 09/11/2023 HARRISON, Dylan Michael Dylan Michael HARRISON died at Royal Preston Hospital on 18th January 2022 from complications of non accidental injuries sustained in infancy which had resulted in neurodisability
09/11/2023 09/11/2023 HAYHURST, Adrian Robert Accident 
09/11/2023 09/11/2023 STUART, Roy Alexander Roy Alexander STUART died on the 17th July 2023 at the Hillcroft Nursing Home, Throstle Grove, Slyne, as a result of injuries he sustained in a fall on the 12th July 2023. Mr STUART was 92 years old with underlying health conditions and was extremely frail. He fell whilst getting out of bed and the fall was contributed to by his severe frailty. 
10/11/2023 10/11/2023 CAUNCE, John Accidental death
10/11/2023 10/11/2023 COOPER, John James John James COOPER and Susan Elaine COOPER died on 21 August 2018 whilst on holiday in Hurghada, Egypt. Their deaths were caused by the spraying of a pesticide containing dichloromethane in an adjoining room and inhaling the vapour resulting in their deaths by carbon monoxide poisoning
10/11/2023 10/11/2023 COOPER, Susan Elaine John James COOPER and Susan Elaine COOPER died on 21 August 2018 whilst on holiday in Hurghada, Egypt. Their deaths were caused by the spraying of a pesticide containing dichloromethane in an adjoining room and inhaling the vapour resulting in their deaths by carbon monoxide poisoning
10/11/2023 10/11/2023 DALTON, Gerald Douglas Industrial disease 
10/11/2023 10/11/2023 HARRISON, Donald James Natural cause 
10/11/2023 10/11/2023 KEARNS, Heather Audrey-May Misadventure 
10/11/2023 10/11/2023 MCGUINN, Martin David Stewart Suicide
10/11/2023 10/11/2023 MIERNIK, Karol Karol MIERNIK died at Saint Davids Church Preston on the 27th of October 2022, from the effects of smoke inhalation from a fire the origin of which could not be determined 
10/11/2023 10/11/2023 PRICE, Raymond John Alcohol related death
10/11/2023 10/11/2023 QUINN, Darren On 30 June 2023 Darren QUINN was found already deceased in the bedroom of his residence at 12 Worcester Avenue, Accrington, having taken a fatal quantity of heroin and other illicit and prescribed drugs.  His intention when doing so could not be ascertained.
10/11/2023 10/11/2023 RHODES, William Suicide
10/11/2023 10/11/2023 ROUGHLEY, Leslie Accidental death
10/11/2023 10/11/2023 SYED, Omair Ali On 14 August 2023 Omair Ali SYED was found already deceased in the bath, in room 24 at Mytton Fold Farm Hotel, Whalley Road, Blackburn, having consumed a significant quantity of cocaine.
10/11/2023 10/11/2023 WALSH, David Grant David Grant WALSH died on the 3rd August 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital as a result of injuries he sustained in a fall on the 2nd August 2023. It is not possible to determine whether his fall was caused by accident or as a result of his medical conditions.
10/11/2023 10/11/2023 WALTON, Thomas Henry Suicide
10/11/2023 10/11/2023 YATES, Ian Roger Alcohol related death
13/11/2023 13/11/2023 MAW, Christopher  Christopher MAW died on the 20th November 2022 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital as a result of small bowel obstruction and perforation. Mr MAW was involved in a road traffic collision in 2014 which necessitated an emergency laparotomy. In the following years, Mr MAW had additional surgeries to his bowel which, in addition to his underlying health conditions, left him at high risk of bowel perforation. In October 2022, Mr MAW was admitted to the Royal Blackburn Hospital where a pseudo obstruction was diagnosed and treated. His health appeared stable and he was briefly transferred to Burnley Hospital for rehabilitation but quickly showed signs of sepsis. Mr MAW was transferred back to the Royal Blackburn Hospital where significant emergency surgery was undertaken, following which Mr MAW died.
14/11/2023 14/11/2023 AINDOW, Andrew John Suicide
14/11/2023 14/11/2023 ROBINSON, Joan Natural causes
15/11/2023 15/11/2023 ALGER, Patricia Margaret Patricia Margaret ALGER died on the 13th November 2022 at her home address due to inhalation of stomach contents following alcohol consumption. She and her husband had spent the evening prior socialising with a friend and had consumed alcoholic drinks which reduced Mrs ALGER's consciousness levels and caused her to inhale stomach contents.
15/11/2023 15/11/2023 LANGHORN, Norma Frances Mrs Norma Frances LANGHORN died on the 20th July 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital. She suffered an accidental fall on the 10th July 2023, causing a fractured neck of femur which was operated upon. Whilst recovering in hospital, Mrs LANGHORN developed an upper gastrointestinal bleed which caused a myocardial infarction and her death.
15/11/2023 15/11/2023 READ, Sarah Elizabeth Sarah Elizabeth READ died on 7 August 2022 at Royal Preston Hospital, Preston in Lancashire. Sarah underwent congenital heart surgery as a child and subsequently required a mechanical mitral valve replacement. As a result of her complex medical history, she was at high risk of thrombus which required intense anticoagulation. Her anticoagulation therapy was adjusted due to pregnancy but despite this she suffered a stroke which led to a decision to terminate the pregnancy which required interruption of anticoagulation to reduce the risk of bleeding. Three days later she suffered another stroke but following an extended stay in hospital she did not recover 
15/11/2023 15/11/2023 ROWLINSON, Raymond Edward  Raymond Edward ROWLINSON died on the 17th July 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital. He was a fit and active man until a fall on the 19th April 2023 which impacted his health and independence. On the 23rd June 2023, Mr ROWLINSON was taken to hospital and found to have acute on chronic subdural haematomas which were evacuated surgically. He developed pneumonia and his underlying health conditions caused a deterioration in Mr ROWLINSON's health. On the 16th July 2023, Mr ROWLINSON suffered a large spontaneous gastrointestinal bleed which caused his death.
15/11/2023 15/11/2023 SHARP-GODDARD, Janet Mary Elizabeth Janet Mary Elizabeth SHARP-GODDARD died at Royal Blackburn Hospital on the 23rd of August 2022, from a ruptured aortic aneurysm. She was admitted to hospital on the 20th of August 2022. Her condition was not recognised until the 23rd of August 2022 thus denying her the opportunity for earlier treatment.
15/11/2023 15/11/2023 WILD, Keith Suicide
16/11/2023 16/11/2023 FLETCHER, James Edward Accident
16/11/2023 16/11/2023 HAMILTON-ARKLEY, Ruth Evelyn Road traffic collision
16/11/2023 16/11/2023 KELLETT, James Ronald Natural cause
17/11/2023 17/11/2023 FARRELL, Stephen John Stephen John FARRELL died at Royal Blackburn Hospital on the 19th of December 2022 following an essential procedure which was delayed due to his worsening medical condition not being earlier recognised and escalated
17/11/2023 17/11/2023 HUSARU, Aurica Misadventure
17/11/2023 17/11/2023 SAGHIN, Aurel urel SAGHIN died on the 23rd April 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital as a result of bleeding within his brain. He was found at the bottom of stairs by housemates and taken to hospital where he died. Mr SAGHIN had previous bleeding within his brain but it is not possible to determine what caused him to fall. 
20/11/2023 23/11/2023 FREEMAN, Kenneth Kenneth FREEMAN died on the 28 June 2021 at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancaster in Lancashire. After taking an overdose Mr FREEMAN was admitted to a mental health ward. On his sixth day on the ward, he was found in his room suspended by a ligature. He was taken to hospital but did not recover. Mr FREEMAN had a history of expressing suicidal ideation. He deliberately took steps to end his life and intended to do so. His death was contributed to by a failure to appropriately take into account Mr FREEMAN's risk of suicide whilst on the ward.
20/11/2023 20/11/2023 RUTHERFORD, Robert On 16 May 2023 Robert Anthony RUTHERFORD underwent surgery to remove a meningioma during which he suffered an arterial bleed and swelling to the brain, which were recognised risks of the surgery, resulting in his death on 17 June 2023 at East Lancashire Hospice, Blackburn 
20/11/2023 20/11/2023 SHAH, Saqib Hussain Saqib Hussain SHAH died on the 23rd May 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital. He had a long history of mental illness including psychosis and his mental health had been deteriorating in the weeks leading up to his death. Mr SHAH's family had intervened to arrange for a Mental Health Act assessment to take place, which indicated a need to detain Mr SHAH for inpatient hospital treatment. Whilst waiting for a bed to become available, Mr SHAH left his home and entered the carriageway of the M65 motorway, causing a collision with a vehicle which was impossible for the driver to avoid. This caused the injuries which caused Mr SHAH's death. Mr SHAH entered the carriageway as a result of the psychosis from which he was suffering and not with an intention to take his own life.
21/11/2023 21/11/2023 SCONCE, John Mr John SCONCE died on the 20th May 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. He had previously undergone surgery to his bladder which left scar tissue within his abdomen and he had become increasingly unwell from early May 2023. Mr SCONCE's bowel became stuck to these adhesions, causing it to perforate. The bowel obstruction caused Mr SCONCE's kidneys to fail and despite emergency surgery he continued to deteriorate, entered into multi-organ failure and died.
22/11/2023 22/11/2023 AKEROYD, Colin Harvey Colin Harvey AKEROYD died at Royal Preston Hospital on the 17th of January 2023 from an infection following surgery undertaken on the 15th of December 2022, during which a perforation occurred requiring further surgery on the 16th of December 2022 
22/11/2023 22/11/2023 CUNLIFFE, Janette Drug related
22/11/2023 22/11/2023 GUEST, Susan Mary Susan Mary GUEST died on the 4th June 2023 at 5 Merchants House, Merchants Quay, Blackburn. Toxicological testing revealed a potentially fatal quantity of mirtazapine in Mrs GUEST'S body. Mrs GUEST also suffered a gastrointestinal haemorrhage, likely caused by alcoholic liver disease. It cannot be determined whether it was the concentration of mirtazapine or the gastrointestinal haemorrhage which ultimately caused her death
22/11/2023 22/11/2023 HANLEY, Michael Joseph Road Traffic Collision
22/11/2023 22/11/2023 HUDSON, Andrew Richard Alcohol related
22/11/2023 22/11/2023 KIFF, Thomas Andrew Dennis Misadventure
22/11/2023 22/11/2023 MORTON, Kevin Kevin MORTON died on the 20th August 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn. On the 3rd August 2023, he suffered a fall whilst in hospital and sustained a traumatic head injury which caused a fatal subdural haematoma. There were no treatment options available for Mr MORTON, who had significant underlying medical conditions including congestive cardiac failure. It is not possible to determine whether an accident or a medical event caused Mr MORTON to fall 
22/11/2023 22/11/2023 PATERSON, David Natural cause of death
22/11/2023 22/11/2023 POWER, Kevin Leslie Suicide
23/11/2023 23/11/2023 HAWARDEN, Samuel Natural Causes. 
23/11/2023 23/11/2023 SMITH, Marie Victoria Accidental death
24/11/2023 24/11/2023 BRIERLEY, Carol Carol BRIERLEY died on the16th June 2023 at her home address having consumed an excess of medication. Mrs BRIERLEY had endured emotional difficulties following the end of her marriage in 2023 and had recently started new medication to support her wellbeing. 
24/11/2023 24/11/2023 BROWN, Paul George Drugs related death.
24/11/2023 24/11/2023 DENTON, Lucy Lucy DENTON died on the 5th June 2023 at her home address due to sudden unexpected death in alcohol misuse. She had a diagnosis of schizophrenia which could not be medicated due to cardiac difficulties and as a result, Miss DENTON would self medicate with alcohol. Miss DENTON's death was not caused by excess alcohol resulting in poisoning but was as a result of longer term alcohol misuse. 
24/11/2023 24/11/2023 MOORE, Maxine Gail Natural
27/11/2023 27/11/2023 GOGGINS, Grant Grant Lee GOGGINS died on the 10th November 2022 at Tonge Lane, Whitworth, as a result of consumption of drugs. He had a diagnosis of mental health difficulties following traumatic life events and used illicit substances to medicate his mental health struggles. On the 10th November 2022, Mr GOGGINS was found on Tonge Lane having passed away. He was alive at the point at which he was left at that location by individuals who had not summoned any form of emergency assistance.
27/11/2023 27/11/2023 SIMPSON, Christine Josephine Accidental Death
27/11/2023 27/11/2023 WRIGHT-LACHLAN, Deborah Kay Suicide
28/11/2023 28/11/2023 FISHER, Simon Paul Simon Paul FISHER died on 28 August 2023 at Royal Preston Hospital, Preston in Lancashire. Mr FISHER had a history of drug and alcohol misuse and was admitted to hospital following been found unresponsive at home. Opiate toxicity was suspected and treated but he was found to have a number of conditions including electrolyte derangement, low haemoglobin and acute kidney injury. Despite treatment over a number of days his oxygen requirement increased and he did not recover
28/11/2023 28/11/2023 HUBBERSTY, Jane Elizabeth Jane Elizabeth HUBBERSTEY died of natural causes
28/11/2023 28/11/2023 MURRAY, Sharon Jane Sharon Jane MURRAY died of natural causes
28/11/2023 28/11/2023 WALKER, Thomas Anthony Accident
29/11/2023 06/12/2023 BROTHERTON, Thomas James Thomas James BROTHERTON died by misadventure
29/11/2023 29/11/2023 COOK, Roger Douglas Industrial disease
29/11/2023 29/11/2023 FOSTER, Nathan Luke Suicide
29/11/2023 29/11/2023 HAYES, Keanan Antonio Drug related
29/11/2023 29/11/2023 HEATON, Benjamin Graham Misadventure
29/11/2023 29/11/2023 MURRAY, Stephen Angus Suicide
29/11/2023 29/11/2023 OSBALDESTON, Barbara Barbara OSBALDESTON died on the 9th November 2022 at her home address. She had previously had bowel cancer resulting in a stoma which later developed high output, triggering episodes of low potassium and sodium. Following hospital admissions in September and October 2022, Miss OSBALDESTON underwent blood tests which revealed low potassium levels. The hospital laboratory attempted to contact Miss OSBALDESTON's GP to communicate an urgent need to attend hospital for treatment but the phone line was engaged consistently so it took 6 hours for that result to be communicated to the GP surgery. Following the results from the laboratory, the GP surgery attempted to contact Miss OSBALDESTON from 16:40 onwards but were unable to reach her and thus her low potassium was untreated and contributed to her death.
29/11/2023 29/11/2023 THORNTON, Lee James Drug and alcohol related
30/11/2023 30/11/2023 JONES, Leslie Phillip Natural causes
30/11/2023 30/11/2023 LIVESEY, Maureen Grace Mrs Maureen Grace LIVESEY died on the 11th July 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Mrs LIVESEY underwent surgery to remove part of her liver to treat a cancer which had developed in her bile duct. In the course of the surgery, a tear was caused to the inferior vena cava, leading to bleeding. The tear was repaired but Mrs LIVESEY suffered a cardiac arrest and died. 
30/11/2023 30/11/2023 OWEN, Lynette Anne Accidental death
30/11/2023 30/11/2023 THOMSON, Stacey Maria Stacey Maria THOMSON died on the 19th July 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. She suffered with lymphoedema and had a fall on the 4th June 2023 which caused a wound to develop on her leg. That wound burst and became infected, leading to sepsis and surgical debridement in hospital. Following that surgery, Miss THOMSON continued to deteriorate and developed pressure sores as a result of challenges in maintain pressure relief whilst in the intensive care setting. Miss THOMSON died as a result of multi-organ failure due to sepsis, however the source of the sepsis cannot be identified because the original infected leg wounds appeared to be healing at the time of her death.
01/12/2023 01/12/2023 MACMILLAN, Margaret Accidental death
01/12/2023 01/12/2023 WILSON, Jennifer Gloria Jennifer Gloria WILSON died at Royal Blackburn Hospital on the 26th of June 2022 having aspirated following a bowel obstruction which was not diagnosed
04/12/2023 04/12/2023 BARON, Helen Joan Accident
04/12/2023 04/12/2023 DUCKWORTH, Lilian Mrs Lilian DUCKWORTH died on the 27th August 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital. Mrs DUCKWORTH had a number of significant underlying health conditions and suffered a fall on the 25th August 2023 resulting in traumatic injuries to her skull and brain. Whilst in hospital, tests revealed that Mrs DUCKWORTH was suffering with pneumonia and her health continued to deteriorate until her death.
04/12/2023 04/12/2023 ROBSON, Susan Jane Susan Jane ROBSON died on the 16th June 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital. She had been admitted to hospital due to cardiac difficulties but suffered a fall whilst an inpatient which caused a fractured neck of femur. Mrs ROBSON underwent surgery to repair the fracture but this placed additional strain upon her congestive cardiac failure, causing a deterioration and her death. 
05/12/2023 05/12/2023 BAXTER, Walter Alexander Mr Walter Alexander BAXTER died on the 7th June 2023 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. He was admitted for a planned operation as treatment for rectal cancer. The operation was uneventful but following surgery Mr BAXTER showed clinical signs of deterioration and was supported in the intensive care unit with treatment including a central line. The central line was necessary to treat Mr BAXTER's clinical deterioration but he developed a very rare but recognised complication from the insertion of the line. This resulted in leakage from his lymphatic ducts. Mr BAXTER developed pneumonia which caused his death. The direct cause of his pneumonia is unknown but it was contributed to by the chylothorax, as well as Mr BAXTER's underlying health conditions and the impact of surgery upon his physiological resilience.
05/12/2023 05/12/2023 GERALD, James Abraham James Abraham GERALD died on the 27th October 2022 at the Royal Preston Hospital. He had undergone surgery for a tear duct blockage in May 2022, prior to expected cataracts surgery. Following the procedure, Mr GERALD suffered with pain and double vision which progressed to vision loss in his right eye. By August 2022 Mr GERALD's health had deteriorated and he was admitted to hospital where right orbital apex syndrome was diagnosed. Mr GERALD suffered a catastrophic bleed within his brain when an aneurysm of the carotid artery ruptured. This was caused by infection and inflammation following Mr GERALD's tear duct surgery. 
05/12/2023 05/12/2023 PROCTOR, Janine Suicide 
05/12/2023 05/12/2023 SHARPLES, Andrew John Suicide 
05/12/2023 05/12/2023 YATES, Samuel Accident
06/12/2023 06/12/2023 FULLWOOD, Nigel James Suicide 
06/12/2023 06/12/2023 GEMMELL, Annette Natural Causes
06/12/2023 06/12/2023 RIGBY, Benjamin Lee Suicide 
06/12/2023 06/12/2023 WRIGHT, Adam William Accident
07/12/2023 07/12/2023 CAFFERTY, Anthony Accidental death
07/12/2023 07/12/2023 CLARK, Alain James Accidental death
07/12/2023 07/12/2023 DUCKWORTH, Dorothy Dorothy DUCKWORTH died on 22 June 2023 at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn. Mrs DUCKWORTH had a history of respiratory problems and was admitted to hospital with increased shortness of breath. During her admission she suffered an unwitnessed fall resulting in a fractured neck of femur which contributed to her death
07/12/2023 07/12/2023 HARGREAVES, John John HARGREAVES (Known as Jack) died on 13 June 2023 at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn. Mr Hargreaves was admitted to hospital for surgery to remove a tumour from the duodenum as there was a risk it could become cancerous. Following the operation, it was noted that bile was leaking into the drain inserted as part of the procedure. Part of the surgery was re-performed but Mr HARGREAVES remained unwell and suffered a number of known complications of the surgery including infection and the pancreatic anastomosis not healing requiring further surgery. Mr HARGREAVES remained in hospital for several weeks but remained poorly before suffering a myocardial infarction from which he did not recover
08/12/2023 08/12/2023 DRURY, Damien Leroy Drug related death
08/12/2023 08/12/2023 FLEMING, Francis Andrew Francis Andrew FLEMING died by accident
08/12/2023 08/12/2023 KIRK, John Antoni Suicide
08/12/2023 08/12/2023 NORTH, Donald Accidental death
08/12/2023 08/12/2023 ROWBOTTOM, Jane Florence Accidental death
08/12/2023 08/12/2023 WATERS, Rodney Leonard Accidental death
11/12/2023 11/12/2023 BILLINGTON, Mary Agnes Accident
11/12/2023 12/12/2023 GARDNER, Rebecca Jane Rebecca Jane GARDNER died on 26 November 2021 at Royal Preston Hospital, Preston in Lancashire. Ms GARDNER was admitted to hospital with acute kidney injury and lithium toxicity. Over the following hours she developed the production of copious amounts of urine caused by nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus caused by the lithium toxicity. Over a period of a few hours the shift in fluids as a result of the urine output caused a rapid shift in serum sodium which led to central pontine myelinosis causing irreversible brain damage. Ms Gardner was started on amiloride medication to try and reduce the amount of urine she was passing. This together with sepsis and the effects of a prolonged hospital admission led to the development of acute kidney injury and hyperkalaemia from which she did not recover. Ms GARDNER's death was accelerated by a delay in fully following the hospital's guidance for treating hyperkalaemia
11/12/2023 11/12/2023 MCKENNA, Stephen William Road Traffic Collision
11/12/2023 11/12/2023 MYERS, Deana Francis Suicide
11/12/2023 11/12/2023 ROE, Robert James Industrial disease
11/12/2023 11/12/2023 SHERRIFF, Dean Bendall Accident
12/12/2023 13/12/2023 DUTTON, Luke Suicide
12/12/2023 12/12/2023 WEBB, Thomas Henry Stammers Thomas Henry Stammers WEBB died on the 23rd July 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital. He was 98 years old and had a number of underlying health conditions. Mr WEBB had been released from Chorley Hospital on the 30th June 2023 following treatment for infection. He was residing in the Euxton Park Care Home, where he had lived since August 2022. Mr WEBB fell on the morning of the 2nd July 2023 and sustained significant injuries to his brain which caused him to develop seizures and aspiration pneumonia which caused his death. The fall was unwitnessed and so it is not possible to determine whether an accident or medical difficulty caused the fall.
13/12/2023 13/12/2023 ASHRAF, Mohammed Natural causes
13/12/2023 13/12/2023 COOKSON, Marjorie Accident
13/12/2023 13/12/2023 DAWSON, Betty Mrs Betty DAWSON died on the 16th September 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital as a result of injuries she sustained in a fall. It is not possible to determine whether an accident or medical event caused Mrs DAWSON to fall. She did have significant underlying health conditions. 
13/12/2023 13/12/2023 GRAY, Malcolm Malcolm GRAY died on 8 August 2023 at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn. Mr GRAY died as a result of mesothelioma which was caused by exposure to asbestos. It has not been possible to determine on the available evidence how Mr GRAY came into contact with asbestos 
13/12/2023 13/12/2023 HAVARD, Gary Francis Suicide
13/12/2023 13/12/2023 LATHAM, William Dixon Accidental death
13/12/2023 13/12/2023 PEMBERTON, Elaine Michelle Suicide
13/12/2023 13/12/2023 SMITHSON, Kenneth Accident
14/12/2023 14/12/2023 BROWN, Roy Industrial Disease
14/12/2023 14/12/2023 GRACE, Brucie Natural causes
14/12/2023 14/12/2023 HAYTON, Ann Beatrice Mrs Ann Beatrice HAYTON died on the 11th September 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital. She had a number of significant underlying health conditions and was increasingly frail. She was staying at a care home for rehabilitation following surgery on her hip which was damaged by a fall in July 2023. On the 3rd September 2023, Mrs HAYTON fell whilst trying to mobilise from bed. She was taken to hospital and underwent surgery, following which she developed hospital acquired pneumonia and died.
14/12/2023 14/12/2023 WALPOLE, Stephen Frederick Suicide
18/12/2023 18/12/2023 DUNHAM, Keith Suicide
18/12/2023 18/12/2023 KHANUM, Munazza Natural causes
18/12/2023 19/12/2023 LAWRENCE, George Anthony Natural causes
18/12/2023 18/12/2023 MCNALLY, Preston John On 09 September 2023 Preston John McNALLY fell into the Leeds-Liverpool canal near to Sycamore Farm, Burnley Road, Burnley whilst under the influence of Ketamine, as a result of which he drowned.
18/12/2023 18/12/2023 WRIGHT, Thomas On 28 July 2023 Thomas WRIGHT died at his home address of 1 Osborne Terrace, Bacup, from the combined effects of disease causing exposure to coal dust over his working life, and smoking.
19/12/2023 19/12/2023 DUNN, Brian Accident
19/12/2023 19/12/2023 MACFIE, Thomas Kennedy Suicide
19/12/2023 19/12/2023 MIAH, Mohammed Rajon Mohammed Rajon MIAH died on the 9th August 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. He had a significant mental health history including schizophrenia and had taken an overdose whilst in mental health crisis in 2021. This had damaged his liver, requiring a liver transplant in 2021. Following the transplant, Mr MIAH's compliance with necessary medic was poor due to the impact of his significant and enduring mental illness. Mr MIAH died as a result of rejection of the transplanted liver due to his inability to maintain physical health regimes because of his schizophrenia.
19/12/2023 19/12/2023 MILLER, Sheila Natural causes
19/12/2023 19/12/2023 SHAW, Margery Margery SHAW died on 18 July 2023 at Sutton Grange Care Home, Greaves Hall Lane, Southport. Mrs SHAW had suffered numerous falls prior to her death resulting in a number of traumatic fractures. She was discharged to a nursing home where she continued to deteriorate, developing bronchopneumonia from which she did not recover. Her death was contributed to by not fully managing the risk of falls during Mrs SHAW' s admission in hospital
20/12/2023 20/12/2023 BEVERLEY, Daniel Roy Suicide
20/12/2023 20/12/2023 BLAKE, Gary Charles Drugs Related Death
20/12/2023 20/12/2023 MELLOWS-FACER, Margaret Rossall Road traffic collision 
20/12/2023 20/12/2023 MIDDLETON, Philip James Suicide
20/12/2023 20/12/2023 PARKINSON, Mary Patricia Mary Patricia PARKINSON died on 8 September 2023 at Mapleford Nursing Home, Bolton Avenue, Accrington in Lancashire. Mrs PARKINSON was found on the floor in her room at the care home where she resided, having fallen. She was taken to hospital where a fractured neck of femur was diagnosed and treated. She was discharged to another nursing home but deteriorated. Her death was contributed to by being left alone in her room at the time of the fall 
21/12/2023 21/12/2023 HUTCHINSON, Michael Bernard Michael Bernard HUTCHINSON died on the 11th September 2023 at his home address. Mr HUTCHINSON was a fit and active man prior to a fall when he slipped on ice in January 2023, which resulted in a number of fractures. Mr HUTCHINSON's mobility was limited following this, despite his stoic commitment to rehabilitation and he suffered numerous further falls over the following months which resulted in further fractures. A fall in August 2023 caused additional rib fractures and led to the development of pneumonia which caused Mr HUTCHINSON's death.
21/12/2023 21/12/2023 MONK, Angela Sarah Suicide
21/12/2023 21/12/2023 WRIGHT, Damien Anthony Misadventure 
03/01/2024 03/01/2024 BEEBY, Cameron Matthew Drug-related
03/01/2024 03/01/2024 SHAIKH, Mohammed Shahid Mohammed Shahid SHAIKH died at Royal Blackburn Hospital on the 16th of June 2022 from liver failure following admission to hospital on the 3rd of June 2022. he had first presented to his GP surgery in October 2021 whereafter referral to secondary care did not result in necessary treatment
04/01/2024 04/01/2024 EEDLE, Darren Darren EEDLE was found deceased on 10 October 2022 at his home address. Darren was found face down in an unusual position laid partly on his bed which caused positional asphyxia from which he did not recover. Mr EEDLE was probably in the position he was found in due to alcohol withdrawal or as a result of the effects of cocaine
04/01/2024 04/01/2024 FRANCIS, Russell Ian Suicide
04/01/2024 04/01/2024 HUGHES, Nicola Louise Suicide
05/01/2024 05/01/2024 BOOTHBY, Stewart John Stewart John BOOTHBY died on the 1st January 2024 of natural causes contributed to by a road traffic collision of 7th May 2001 that affected his general health.
05/01/2024 05/01/2024 BRITTON, Hazel Margaret Accidental death
05/01/2024 05/01/2024 DARCY, Margaret Accidental death
05/01/2024 05/01/2024 FULLWOOD, Alice Jane Suicide
05/01/2024 05/01/2024 HARDWICK, John James Industrial disease
05/01/2024 05/01/2024 LALLY, Irene On 22/07/23 Irene LALLY suffered an unwitnessed fall from her bed at Bank Hall Care Home, Burnley, during an epileptic seizure triggered by a pneumonia infection, as a result of which she suffered an acute subdural haemorrhage against a background of a chronic subdural haemorrhage of unknown cause or age.  Having been admitted to Royal Blackburn Hospital for treatment her condition deteriorated, and she died on 06/08/23 
05/01/2024 05/01/2024 LAWRENSON, Jason Anthony Suicide
05/01/2024 05/01/2024 THOMPSON, Joseph Accidental death
08/01/2024 08/01/2024 SHINE, Timothy Joseph Accident
10/01/2024 10/01/2024 BUXTON, Edwin Misadventure
11/01/2024 11/01/2024 ASHWORTH, Christina Mrs Christina ASHWORTH died on the 2nd April 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital as a result of sepsis caused by hospital acquired pneumonia. She had a number of significant underlying medical conditions and had been losing weight since 2022. In December 2022, Mrs ASHWORTH was admitted to hospital where tests indicated anatomical obstructions to proper oral diet. She was discharged without a feeding tube and community dieticians were not notified of the investigation findings. This led to increased malnutrition and frailty. In February 2023 Mrs ASHWORTH was readmitted to hospital and underwent surgery to fit a feeding tube. Following the surgery, she developed pneumonia which turned to sepsis and caused her death.
11/01/2024 11/01/2024 MOORE, Debbie Louise Drug related death
11/01/2024 11/01/2024 RILEY, Pamela Ann Mary Road Traffic Collision
11/01/2024 11/01/2024 ROXBURGH, John Accidental death
12/01/2024 12/01/2024 BATESON, Kenneth William Kenneth William BATESON died on the 1st September 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Mr BATESON had a number of underlying health conditions and had a long term catheter in situ. This had not been changed since April 2023. Mr BATESON resided in a care home and whilst he could be resistant to care, his hygiene needs were not adequately supported. Mr BATESON developed a urine infection which resulted in bladder perforation and his death. This was contributed to by the delayed catheter change and hygiene problems.
12/01/2024 12/01/2024 BRADSHAW, Lee Suicide
12/01/2024 12/01/2024 CONNOR, Terrence Terrence CONNOR died from natural causes
12/01/2024 12/01/2024 JAMIESON, John Thompson Misadventure
15/01/2024 15/01/2024 CRAWSHAW, Rachael Elizabeth Rachael Elizabeth CRAWSHAW was found deceased on 1 September 2023 at her home address of 13 Rutland Close, Clayton le Moors in Lancashire. Ms CRAWSHAW was taking methadone as part of drug therapy. She had also been self-medicating due to pain she was experiencing. She died as a result of mixed drug toxicity caused by the amounts of medication found in her body and bronchopneumonia, which together increased the risks of breathing impairment and death.
15/01/2024 19/01/2024 CROSSEY, Dylan At approximately 11 PM on Friday, 7 October 2016, Dylan James Crossey was cycling a silver Dawes bicycle on Wham Lane, Whitestake, Lancashire. Dylan was cycling in an appropriate section of the road, although without lights and in dark clothing. Dylan sustained fatal head injuries when a BMW car driven by David Harwood, collided with Dylan Crossey's bicycle from behind. This collision caused Dylan's head to strike the windscreen before he passed over the roof of the car and into the roadway. David Harwood did not see Dylan prior to the collision as he was entering a postcode into the BMW's satellite navigation system. David Harwood made no attempt to either brake or swerve to avoid the collision. David Harwood was aware at the time or very shortly after the collision that he had hit a person. David Harwood had consumed alcohol that evening before driving to an extent that he should not have been driving. Dylan's emergency treatment was delayed only by a matter of minutes when other motorists requested emergency assistance, David Harwood having not stopped after the collision to help. Dylan later died of his head injuries at Manchester Royal Infirmary on 8 October 2016.
15/01/2024 15/01/2024 PENNY, William Robert Paul Accident
15/01/2024 15/01/2024 SADEEQ, Mohammed Drug related
16/01/2024 17/01/2024 CREEVY, Jean Mary Jean Mary CREEVY died at Royal Lancaster infirmary on the 17th of March 2023 from an infection. Following a diagnosed bowel obstruction, she had suffered a perforation prior to emergency bowel surgery on the 9th of March 2023, from which she did not recover.
17/01/2024 17/01/2024 HINDLE, Alan Stewart Accident
17/01/2024 17/01/2024 KINDER, Kirk William Suicide
17/01/2024 17/01/2024 RICHARDSON, Carl Misadventure
18/01/2024 18/01/2024 JONES, Joan Mary Accidental death
18/01/2024 18/01/2024 MARQUIS, Jack Samuel Drug-related
18/01/2024 23/01/2024 SUMNER, Max Max SUMNER, formerly known as Millicent Frances SUMNER died on the 13th May 2022 at his home address. Max had complex mental health difficulties and had been under the care of CAMHS since 2020. In the course of his care, his presentation was not discussed with the multi-disciplinary team and his needs were not escalated to safeguarding teams either within CAMHS or externally. By March 2022, Max was actively suicidal with plans to end his life and he had made previous attempts to do so. Max's risk was not accurately assessed due to there being no complete record of his presentation. At the time of his death, there was no up to date assessment of Max's risk to himself, no appropriate safety plan, no safeguarding services involved in his care and his family was unaware of his risk of suicide. This was as a result of the care he received from CAMHS and the care which he received contributed to his death occurring on the 13th May 2022. 
18/01/2024 18/01/2024 SUTCLIFFE, Enid Maureen Accidental death
18/01/2024 18/01/2024 TATTERSALL, Alexandra Alexandra TATTERSALL died on 24 September 2023 at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn. Alexandra was admitted to hospital with infective endocarditis and groin abscess but self-discharged without completing her treatment. She developed sepsis and did not recover. Alexandra also had a history of illicit drug use which contributed to her death
18/01/2024 18/01/2024 WHYTE, Jamie Drug related death
19/01/2024 19/01/2024 DOONER, Michael Frank Drug related death
19/01/2024 19/01/2024 FRANCIS, Neil David Drug related death 
19/01/2024 19/01/2024 SAYER, Dean Misadventure
22/01/2024 22/01/2024 ARYA, Keenan Alan On the 10th September 2023 Keenan Alan ARYA was found deceased at 73 Woodville Street, Leyland where he had been working, as the result of a seizure causing sudden and unexpected death in epilepsy, contributed to by prior cocaine use.
22/01/2024 22/01/2024 EADON, Leo Thomas Suicide
22/01/2024 22/01/2024 HALL, Charlotte Rebecca Drug and drink related death
22/01/2024 22/01/2024 HEALEY, Colin Natural causes
22/01/2024 22/01/2024 HEAP, Lillian Mrs Lilian HEAP died on the 1st September 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital as a result of injuries she sustained in a fall at the Magdalene House Care Home. Mrs HEAP had lived independently prior to a fall on the 16th August 2023 but after that fall her health and wellbeing deteriorated. She fell in her bedroom on the 31st August 2023 and suffered unsurvivable bleeding within her brain.
23/01/2024 23/01/2024 CURZON, Joseph Edward Joseph Edward CURZON, known as Eddy, died on the 14th October 2022 at the Royal Preston Hospital. He had a number of underlying health conditions and was admitted to hospital on the 28th July 2022 due to significant infections. Mr CURZON had a prolonged hospital admission and his stability fluctuated. He developed pressure ulcers, in part due to inconsistent management of pressure areas whilst in hospital, which became infected and, when combined with a bronchopneumonia, caused his death. 
24/01/2024 24/01/2024 BAILEY, Donald Accidental death
24/01/2024 24/01/2024 HIGGINS, June Hilary Natural causes
24/01/2024 24/01/2024 SMITH, Eric Accidental Death
24/01/2024 24/01/2024 WALSH, Jeffrey Stanley Jeffrey Stanley WALSH died on the 30th April 2023 at Albion Mill Intermediate Care Home as a result of injuries he sustained in a fall on the 28th April 2023. Mr WALSH had suffered a number of falls in the previous months and in the days prior to his death had attended hospital on 3 occasions. On the 29th April 2023 he attended hospital where a fracture to his rib was not diagnosed and he was not admitted to hospital at that time. As a result he died on the 30th April 2023 at his care home with his right tension haemopneumothorax undiagnosed.
25/01/2024 25/01/2024 DUNKINSON, Renee On 17/10/2023 Renee DUNKINSON was admitted to Royal Blackburn Hospital with generalised loss of mobility against a background of advanced metastatic breast cancer. On 25/10/2023 she suffered a fall on the ward causing a fractured left neck of femur. The happening of the fall and the fracture were both likely contributed to by the effects of metastatic bone disease to her pelvis and femur. She deteriorated and died on the ward on 31/10/2023.
25/01/2024 25/01/2024 FARID, Mirza Gulfraz Misadventure
25/01/2024 25/01/2024 HEYWOOD, Arthur Natural causes
25/01/2024 25/01/2024 KHAN, Mohammad Azam Road traffic collision
25/01/2024 25/01/2024 PILKINGTON, Alan John Accidental death
26/01/2024 26/01/2024 BRADLEY, Christine Anne Christine Anne BRADLEY died on the 6th August 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital. She had a number of underlying health difficulties and suffered a fall on the 26th May 2023 resulting in a fractured neck of femur which was operated on. Following the surgery, Mrs BRADLEY's hip prosthesis became infected and despite treatment this infection caused her death.
26/01/2024 26/01/2024 COLLINGE, Janet Janet COLLINGE died at her home on the 3rd of February 2021 from an infection following admission to Royal Preston Hospital on the 11th of December 2020 where appropriate tests were not performed prior to her discharge on the 20th of December 2020. She was thereafter admitted to Blackburn Hospital on the 23rd of December 2020, with severe sepsis from which she did not recover.
26/01/2024 26/01/2024 MATHEWS, Philip Drug related
26/01/2024 26/01/2024 SHEA, Gabrielle Catriona Veronica Misadventure
29/01/2024 30/01/2024 CRONSHAW, Jessica Elizabeth Jessica Elizabeth CRONSHAW died on the 19th November 2022 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. She was a healthy and active young woman who discovered in June 2022 that she was pregnant. Miss CRONSHAW was diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarum which had a crippling impact upon her physical health and mental wellbeing. Miss CRONSHAW was given incorrect advice to wean off anti sickness medication which meant her extreme physical symptoms had resumed prior to her death. At the time of her death, there were no local guidelines for management of Hyperemesis Gravidarum after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Miss CRONSHAW's mental health was badly impacted by her Hyperemesis Gravidarum and she had not been referred to any mental health service or support at the time of her death. The antenatal care Miss CRONSHAW received contributed to the deterioration in her mental health. On the 14th November 2022, Miss CRONSHAW secured a ligature to herself. At the time she did so she intended to take her own life, however this intention was caused by her poor mental wellbeing at that time. Attempts to resuscitate Miss CRONSHAW were initially successful but she died as a result of injuries caused by a lack of oxygen to her brain.
29/01/2024 29/01/2024 ELLIOT, Francis Industrial disease
29/01/2024 29/01/2024 GRAVESTOCK, Stuart Michael Suicide
29/01/2024 29/01/2024 HARRIS, Susan Elizabeth On 27/10/2023 Susan Elizabeth HARRIS underwent a third coiling procedure to a right middle cerebral artery aneurysm, in the course of which rupture occurred which was a recognised risk of the surgery, and as a result of which she died in Royal Preston Hospital on 29/10/2023.
29/01/2024 30/01/2024 LECK, Elsie Jessica Elsie Jessica LECK was born on the 14th November 2022 and died on the 18th November 2022 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital in her mother's arms with her father by her side. She was 28 weeks gestation when she suffered intrauterine hypoxia caused by cardiac arrest in her mother. She was delivered and cared for in the neonatal intensive care unit but the damage caused by a lack of oxygen meant that her injuries were not survivable.
30/01/2024 30/01/2024 COPPEN, Freya Louise Elizabeth Suicide
30/01/2024 30/01/2024 MOORE, Angela Natural cause
30/01/2024 30/01/2024 SLEE, Jacqueline Misadventure
30/01/2024 30/01/2024 SOMLAI, Arpad Suicide
30/01/2024 30/01/2024 TOMLINSON, Michael John Industrial disease
30/01/2024 30/01/2024 TROW, Edward Edward Howard Glen TROW died at his home on the 2nd of September 2023, from a combined infection and lung condition having ingested a mixture of drugs
31/01/2024 31/01/2024 HAYDOCK, David David HAYDOCK died on the 2nd of May 2023 at Royal Preston Hospital from an infection. He suffered from a number of comorbidities and had a number of intracranial bleeds prior to his final admission to hospital on the 19th of March 2023 when he required essential surgery undertaken on the 20th of March 2023
01/02/2024 01/02/2024 AIREY, John Mark Suicide
01/02/2024 01/02/2024 LONG, Jodie Karen Suicide
01/02/2024 01/02/2024 RENNOX, Robert Robert Ronald RENNOX who suffered from a number of comorbidities died on the 19th of September 2023 at Royal Blackburn Hospital from organ failure. He had presented to hospital on the 17th of September 2023, when there was a delay in recognising a perforated ulcer which required essential surgery undertaken on the 18th of September 2023. It is unlikely that the delay contributed to his death.
01/02/2024 02/02/2024 SIMPSON, Bryan Bryan SIMPSON died on the 26th October 2022 at the Royal Preston Hospital. He was a previously fit and healthy man who suffered a swift and serious deterioration in his mobility caused by significant inflection in his spine. Mr SIMPSON had attended the accident and emergency department at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary on the 18th October 2022 where examination had not considered the extent of his presentation. He was admitted to Royal Lancaster Infirmary on the 21st of October 2022 then transferred to the Royal Preston Hospital on the 22nd October 2022 for surgery. Surgery was attempted on the 24th October 2022 but due to the extent of Mr SIMPSON's abdominal distention, could not be completed. Anticoagulant medication was not prescribed due to plans to reattempt surgery, though no date was set for this. On the 26th October 2022, Mr SIMPSON suffered with shortness of breath. He was taken to the intensive care unit where he suffered a cardiac arrest and died. His death was caused by pulmonary embolism caused by deep vein thrombosis due to infection and the resulting immobility.
02/02/2024 02/02/2024 DICKSON, Alistair Kenneth Suicide
02/02/2024 02/02/2024 MAXWELL, Colin Bruce Drug related death
02/02/2024 02/02/2024 NEILD, Paul Mark Suicide
02/02/2024 02/02/2024 POPILLIEV, Evtim Todorov Accidental death
02/02/2024 02/02/2024 SHEPPARD, Karen Anita Karen Anita SHEPPARD died at her home on the 26th of August 2023, having suffered a cardiac event, whilst taking a bath resulting in her death by drowning
02/02/2024 02/02/2024 WILKINSON, Margaret Accidental death
02/02/2024 02/02/2024 WINDSOR, Barbara Elizabeth Barbara Elizabeth WINDSOR who suffered from a number of comorbidities died on the 20th of December 2023 at the Royal Lancaster infirmary following an injury sustained in an unwitnessed fall at her home on the 18th of November 2023, which required surgical repair on the 23rd of November 2023, the site of which became infected
05/02/2024 05/02/2024 CRAWFORD, Ivy Accidental death
05/02/2024 05/02/2024 FRAGLE, Andrew Paul Drugs related death
05/02/2024 05/02/2024 KNOTT, Mark Suicide
05/02/2024 05/02/2024 McDADE, Molly Kelly Suicide
05/02/2024 05/02/2024 NICKSON, Sarah Jane Drugs related death
05/02/2024 05/02/2024 ROBINSON, David Natural causes
06/02/2024 06/02/2024 HENCHER, Adrian Norman Industrial disease
06/02/2024 06/02/2024 INMAN, Rachel Veronica Michaelmas Mary Mrs Rachel Veronica Michaelmas Mary INMAN died on the 23rd September 2023 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary as a result of lung contusions and lower respiratory tract infection caused by a fall she suffered on the 19th September 2023. The fall was caused by a loss of balance and Mrs INMAN had been struggling with dizziness in the days prior to her fall.
06/02/2024 06/02/2024 MOON, Daniel Alan Suicide
06/02/2024 06/02/2024 NAYLOR, Jordan Misadventure
06/02/2024 06/02/2024 WHALLEY, Carl Michael Suicide
07/02/2024 07/02/2024 FARRANT, Wendy Wendy FARRANT died on 13th December 2022 at 12 Edward Street, Carnforth from a collapsed lung, which was caused by traumatic injuries sustained in a fall on 11th December 2022. Her injuries were not noted during her attendance at A&E on the 11th December 2022. 
07/02/2024 07/02/2024 GREEN, Robert John Suicide
07/02/2024 07/02/2024 KEMPTON, Valerie Chritine Valerie Christine KEMPTON who suffered from a number of comorbidities died at Royal Lancaster infirmary on the 3rd of October 2023, from the effects of an infection to which a contributing factor was a long period of immobility
08/02/2024 08/02/2024 EVANS, Elizabeth Hannah Accident
08/02/2024 08/02/2024 GREENHALGH, Philip David Suicide
08/02/2024 08/02/2024 HARRISON, John Anthony Sucide
08/02/2024 08/02/2024 MADDISON, Ray Wilfred Ray Wilfred MADDISON died on the 21st April 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. He was an active and independent man who was living with Alzheimer's disease with the support of his wife and family when he suffered a fall in February 2023. Initially, he was felt to be unhurt but later developed pain and decreased mobility. An xray was undertaken on the 22nd March 2023 which did not reveal a fracture but over the following week, Mr MADDISON's pain increased and his mobility decreased. He was admitted to hospital on the 29th March 2023 where he had surgery to repair a fractured Neck of Femur. Following the surgery, Mr MADDISON's health deteriorated. He suffered a number of infections, including COVID-19 and continued to deteriorate despite treatment. Mr MADDISON's care was re-orientated to palliative care prior to his death which was caused by pneumonia.
08/02/2024 08/02/2024 SPENCER, Patricia Patricia Gillian SPENCER died on 8th January 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital from multi-organ failure caused by severe infection of unknown origin, despite maximal medical intervention to manage the infection.
09/02/2024 09/02/2024 CHATWOOD, George Suicide
09/02/2024 09/02/2024 HOWSON, Catherine Elizabeth Drug related
09/02/2024 09/02/2024 ISHERWOOD, Mark Thomas Mark ISHERWOOD died on 17th November 2023 at Royal Blackburn Hospital from ischaemic bowel contributed to by heart conditions and intravenous drug use
09/02/2024 09/02/2024 LUMB, Sarah Road traffic collision
09/02/2024 09/02/2024 SCOTT, Janita Mary Janita Mary SCOTT was found deceased on the 20th April 2023 at her home address. She had passed away some months earlier and was in a state of decomposition when she was found. There is no evidence that she died of anything other than natural causes but her exact cause of death could not be determined.
13/02/2024 13/02/2024 DEWHURST, Irene Margaret Mrs Irene Margaret DEWHURST died on the 21st July 2023 at the Longridge Hall and Lodge, 4 Barnacre Road, Longridge, Preston. She fell from her bed on the 13th July 2023, causing a fracture, following which she swiftly deteriorated and died. Mrs DEWHURST had a number of underlying health needs and notwithstanding her strength of character, had become more frail in the weeks leading to her death. 
14/02/2024 14/02/2024 JAY, Andrew Neville Andrew Neville JAY was found dead on the 8th of July 2023, at his home from a lung disorder to which a contributory factor was likely to be drug use 
14/02/2024 14/02/2024 NORWOOD, Laurence Drug related death 
14/02/2024 14/02/2024 RENSHAW, Graham Accidental death
15/02/2024 15/02/2024 CONNOR, Frances Teresa Accidental death
15/02/2024 15/02/2024 COOKE, William Martin William Martin COOKE who suffered from metastatic renal cancer died at St Catherine's Hospice on 23rd August 2023 from an infection following spinal surgery performed on 26th July 2023
15/02/2024 15/02/2024 CROOK, Steven Steven CROOK who suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, died at his home on the 24th of September 2023, having ingested a variety of drugs
15/02/2024 15/02/2024 PEMBERTON, Ray Suicide
15/02/2024 15/02/2024 STOCKS, Jean Accident
16/02/2024 16/02/2024 ASHWORTH, David David ASHWORTH died at Royal Blackburn Hospital on the 26th of September 2023. He suffered from a number of comorbidities, including a plural effusion for which a procedure was undertaken on the 6th of September 2023. There after he developed an infection, resulting in an extended stay in hospital.
16/02/2024 16/02/2024 THRELFALL, Shaun Joseph Suicide
19/02/2024 19/02/2024 BONNAR, Josephine Josephine BONNAR died on 9 November 2023 at Royal Infirmary, Lancaster in Lancashire. Miss BONNAR had been admitted to hospital with flank pain and fractured ribs were diagnosed. Following improvement, she was discharged but was subsequently admitted as she deteriorated with shortness of breath. Further rib fractures were diagnosed. The rib fractures resulted in the development of bronchopneumonia from which she did not recover. It has not been possible on the available evidence to determine how the rib fractures were caused. 
19/02/2024 19/02/2024 EDMONDSON, Amy Victoria Amy Victoria EDMONDSON died on 24 September 2023 at her home address of 51 Kings Drive, Carnforth in Lancashire. Ms EDMONDSON had been to an event with associates and returned home. During this period illicit substances were consumed. Her father and friend attended at her home later that day. Ms EDMONDSON was unresponsive. She died as a result of the combination of drugs found in her body
19/02/2024 19/02/2024 HEMPSALL, Mark Phillip Misadventure 
19/02/2024 19/02/2024 MASON, Mary Mary MASON died on the 23rd June 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital as a result of necrotising fasciitis. She was a previously fit, healthy and active woman who became quickly very unwell. She attended at the Urgent Care Centre at Royal Preston Hospital where it was felt she may have a deep vein thrombosis. Blood tests suggested that Mrs MASON's kidneys were not working so she was transferred to Chorley Hospital. At Chorley Hospital, it was swiftly noted that Mrs MASON appeared to have a cellulitis and advice from plastic surgeons led to a possible diagnosis of necrotising fasciitis. However Mrs MASON's condition deteriorated prior to transfer back to the Royal Preston Hospital. She was transferred back to Royal Preston Hospital where surgery was undertaken but despite this she continued to deteriorate and died.
20/02/2024 20/02/2024 COCKSHUTT, Michael Michael COCKSHUTT died on the 3rd October 2023 in Serbia by hanging. It is not possible to determine his intentions as the time at which he died.
20/02/2024 20/02/2024 HARVEY, Peter Maurice Peter Maurice HARVEY died from Natural Causes
20/02/2024 20/02/2024 RICHARDSON, Sophie Drug-related
20/02/2024 20/02/2024 SHIELDS, Christopher David Christopher David SHIELDS died on 29 September 2023 at 3 Pine Close, Preston in Lancashire. Mr SHIELDS was found unresponsive. He died as a result of mixed drug toxicity and bronchopneumonia 
20/02/2024 20/02/2024 SMILLIE, John William John William SMILLIE died on 14 October 2023 at Chorley & South Ribble General Hospital, Chorley in Lancashire. Mr SMILLIE died as a result of congestive cardiac failure and end stage renal failure. His death was contributed to by pleural thickening caused by asbestos exposure. It has not been possible on the available evidence to determine how Mr SMILLIE came into contact with asbestos. 
20/02/2024 20/02/2024 WOOD, Michelle Michelle WOOD died on the 4th September 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital as a result of recognised complications of surgery. It was suspected that Ms WOOD may have cancer which necessitated the original surgery on the 4th July 2023. Following the surgery, Ms WOOD initially recovered well, but suffered with setbacks including anastomic leaks, bleeding and infections, and she require numerous additional surgeries. Despite treatment, the surgeries and their complications caused a deterioration in Ms WOOD's physiological reserve and she suffered a final episode of bleeding from which did not recover.
21/02/2024 21/02/2024 GREEN, Alan Industrial disease
21/02/2024 21/02/2024 GREEN, Jeffrey William Accident
21/02/2024 21/02/2024 KIDA, Anna Katarzyna Accident
21/02/2024 21/02/2024 MARTINDALE, Damien James Damian James MARTINDALE died on 18 November 2023 at Northwood Nursing & Residential Care, 206 Preston New Road, Blackburn. Damien was diagnosed with Toxic Leukoencephalopathy in 2014 which was caused by opioid misuse. He had impaired mobility and mild cognitive impairment. He was later diagnosed with metastatic renal cancer from which he did not recover
21/02/2024 21/02/2024 SARGINSON, Michael Colin Accident
21/02/2024 21/02/2024 SLINGER, David Allan Road traffic collision
21/02/2024 21/02/2024 WILMER, Jacqueline Accidental death
22/02/2024 22/02/2024 GREAVES, Simon Suicide
22/02/2024 22/02/2024 MIDDLETON, Christine Ann Christine Ann MIDDLETON died on the 10th October 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital as a result of excess consumption of Nitrazepam. Mrs MIDDLETON had full capacity and had extensively researched assisted dying prior to consuming medication with the informed intent to end her own life prior to any deterioration in her physical or mental health. 
22/02/2024 22/02/2024 MONKS, Doreen Mrs Doreen MONKS died on the 23rd November 2022 at her home address as a result of cardiac failure. Mrs MONKS lived independently, despite her advanced age and was active with support prior to an incident on the 19th October 2022. On that date, Mrs MONKS was struck by an advertising sign which was blown into her by an unexpected gust of wind. Mrs MONKS sustained a fracture in this incident which contributed to her physiological decline and hastened her death which was directly caused by cardiac failure. 
23/02/2024 23/02/2024 BROWN, Stephen James Stephen James BROWN died on the 17th October 2023 at Crown Way, Colne as a result of injuries he sustained having been struck by a train. Mr BROWN had a mental health history which included psychosis and evidence indicates that he was in the grip of a mental health crisis at the time he was struck by the train. 
23/02/2024 23/02/2024 MOLLOY, Gerald Anthony Suicide
23/02/2024 23/02/2024 TALLON, Liam Suicide
26/02/2024 26/02/2024 CRAIG, Steven Thomas Steven Thomas CRAIG died on the 7th February 2023 at the Royal Infirmary, Lancaster as a result of heart failure. Mr CRAIG had been active, fit and well prior to elective shoulder surgery on the 7th December 2022. Following this surgery, Mr CRAIG developed bilateral pulmonary emboli and experienced symptoms of swelling which did not recover with treatment. He sought emergency medical treatment on a number of occasions but was not admitted for further investigation. By the 13th January 2023 Mr CRAIG's health had deteriorated. He was admitted for further investigations which revealed he had severe heart failure. Treatment for the heart failure was difficult due to additional kidney failure and despite treatment for both heart and kidneys, Mr CRAIG deteriorated. His care was re-orientated to palliative care prior to his death.
26/02/2024 26/02/2024 PANTER, Glenn Glenn PANTER was found deceased on 29 August 2023 at his home address of Helm House, Unsworth Street, Bacup in Lancashire. Mr PANTER died as a result of diabetic ketoacidosis
27/02/2024 27/02/2024 DUNNING, Christopher George Industrial disease
27/02/2024 27/02/2024 ROBINSON, Alan Edmund Industrial disease
28/02/2024 28/02/2024 BRENNAN, Gerard Drug related
28/02/2024 28/03/2024 GALLAGHER, Marjorie Marjorie GALLAGHER died on the second of July 2023 at Royal Blackburn Hospital from frailty of old age, to which a fall on the 21st of June 2023, hospital admission, and a necessary procedure carried out on the 1st of July 2023, to evacuate and debride a haematoma were contributory factors
28/02/2024 28/02/2024 QUINN, John Industrial disease
28/02/2024 28/02/2024 WILKINSON, Janet Dawn Misadventure
29/02/2024 29/02/2024 ATKINSON, Denise Lynn Denise Lynn ATKINSON died on 14 April 2023 at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn. Denise's daughter contacted an online NHS service on 12 April 2023 as Denise was feeling unwell including vomiting bile like material. She was referred to an out of hours primary care service and spoke to a GP some hours later who made a provisional diagnosis of gastritis. Denise continued to be unwell and contacted the NHS 111 service on 13 April and was advised she needed to go to hospital urgently. She attended hospital and was diagnosed with a small bowel perforation from which she did not recover
29/02/2024 29/02/2024 KHAN, Jehangir Benares Natural causes
01/03/2024 01/03/2024 GILL, Eric Accidental death
01/03/2024 01/03/2024 KEOGH, Christopher Mark Suicide
01/03/2024 01/03/2024 PICKERING, Andrew Suicide
04/03/2024 04/03/2024 GILCHRIST, Isabel Accident
04/03/2024 04/03/2024 McLELLAN, Ian Peter Ian Peter McLENNAN died on 8 November 2023 at Laurel Bank Care Home, Westbourne Road, Lancaster in Lancashire. Following a fall at home Mr MCLENNAN was admitted to hospital where a fractured left neck of femur was diagnosed and operated upon. Wound infection was noted post-operatively. Following a stay in hospital Mr MCLENNAN was discharged to a care home for palliative care. Mr McLENNAN's death was also contributed to by pleural cancer and cerebrovascular accident
04/03/2024 04/03/2024 TWIST, Carl Brian  Carl Brian TWIST died on the 24th October 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital as a result of endocarditis caused by infected leg ulcers. Mr TWIST had significant mobility and health difficulties and suffered with extensive non-healing wounds which did not resolve with surgery. Mr TWIST's leg wounds were caused in part by previous intravenous drug use but became infected due to their severity and challenges in maintaining dressings despite support from District Nursing teams.
04/03/2024 04/03/2024 WHITEHEAD, Marc Marc WHITEHEAD died on 16 October 2023 at Royal Infirmary, Lancaster Lancashire. MR WHITEHEAD was admitted to hospital where a spontaneous brainstem haemorrhage was diagnosed from which he did not recover. This was caused by hypertension. MR WHITEHEAD had been diagnosed with hypertension previously and sought medical attention, but his blood pressure remained uncontrolled. Mark had also used cocaine at some point prior to his death which contributed to his death. The cause of his high blood pressure remained unknown 
05/03/2024 05/03/2024 EDMONDSON, Martin Raymond Suicide 
05/03/2024 05/03/2024 GARDNER, Ann Mrs Ann GARDNER died on the 10th October 2023 at the Peel Gardens Nursing Home, Peel Gardens, Colne of Old Age. Mrs GARDNER had lived independently with carer support until the 30th August 2023 when she fell at home. She fell again in hospital whilst being transferred from an ambulance stretcher to a hospital bed which caused minor injuries. Mrs GARDNER's health deteriorated following admission to hospital and she was discharged on a palliative care pathway to the Nursing Home.
05/03/2024 05/03/2024 GUTTERIDGE, David Natural causes
05/03/2024 05/03/2024 HILL, Robert Robert HILL died on the 5th October 2023 at the Alistre Lodge Nursing and Care Home, 67-69 St. Annes Road East, Lytham St. Annes. Mr HILL suffered a number of falls in the months prior to his death, including one in hospital whilst an inpatient, resulting in a fracture which was operated on. Mr HILL deteriorated following that surgery and he was later discharged to the Nursing Home on a palliative care pathway.
05/03/2024 05/03/2024 MOORE, Kevin Michael Kevin Michael MOORE died on the 30th September 2023 at the Laff N Titter Boat, Garstang Marina, Nateby Crossing Lane, Nateby, Preston, as a result of alcoholic ketoacidosis caused by previous chronic alcohol use. Mr MOORE was resident in his houseboat, which set on fire on the 30th September 2023, causing Mr MOORE to inhale carbon monoxide which contributed to his death but did not cause it. Mr MOORE lost consciousness due to alcoholic ketoacidosis prior to suffering injuries due to the fire. 
05/03/2024 05/03/2024 PRESCOTT, Gary Roy James Accident
05/03/2024 05/03/2024 SLATER, Terence Accident
06/03/2024 06/03/2024 ANYON, Liam Accident
06/03/2024 06/03/2024 BLACKBURN, John On 13th November 2023 John BLACKBURN was admitted to Airedale General Hospital following a number of unwitnessed falls at his home address of 13 Parker Street, Burnley, against a background of chronic alcohol excess, as a result of which he suffered injury on top of pre-existing liver failure which led to an unstable medical picture from which he died on 27th November 2023 at hospital. 
06/03/2024 06/03/2024 BROUGHTON, Jake Matthew Suicide
06/03/2024 06/03/2024 FINCH, Jack Francis Suicide
06/03/2024 06/03/2024 GEE, William James On 5th December 2023 William James GEE died at Royal Blackburn Hospital after a period of rapid deterioration due to urosepsis against a background of malignant mesothelioma, in circumstances where it cannot be established if or when he was ever exposed to asbestos.
06/03/2024 06/03/2024 LEMNELL, Nigel Philip Nigel Philip LEMNELL was found deceased on 26 July 2023 at his home address of 99 Colne Road, Brierfield, Nelson in Lancashire. Mr LEMNELL was found with a large quantity of tablets in close proximity to him. He died from hydroxyzine toxicity. It has not been possible on the available evidence to determine what Mr LEMNELL intended by ingesting a large quantity of medication
06/03/2024 06/03/2024 MALANEFFEY, Allan On 5th December 2023 Allan MALANEFFEY died at his home address of West Farm, Sandy Lane, Accrington from the effects of a chronic lung condition arising from exposure to fungal spores in the workplace.
07/03/2024 07/03/2024 BIBI, Sardar Sardar BIBI died on 19 June 2022 at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn. Mrs BIBI was cared for at home as she was frail and bed bound, which created a high risk of pressure ulcers. District Nurses were, therefore, visiting regularly in order to assist in the management of this risk. Mrs BIBI was admitted to hospital when she became acutely unwell as a result of infected pressure ulcers. A stroke was also diagnosed. She did not recover. Her death was contributed to by District Nurses not ensuring appropriate positional changes were carried out to minimise the risk of development of pressure ulcers 
07/03/2024 07/03/2024 CASTELLI, Paul Natural causes
07/03/2024 07/03/2024 DOLLMAN, Bernard Keith Suicide
07/03/2024 07/03/2024 WINDERS, Barry Suicide
07/03/2024 07/03/2024 WOLSTENHOLME, Ruth Louise Suicide
08/03/2024 08/03/2024 SPEAK, Donna Patricia On 30 November 2023 Donna Patricia SPEAK was found deceased on the river bank behind Yew Tree Cottage, Blackburn Rd, Ribchester, having entered the river somewhere near Edisford Bridge, Clitheroe in exact circumstances which cannot be ascertained. 
12/03/2024 12/03/2024 DAWSON, Andrew Steven Andrew Steven DAWSON died on the 13th July 2023 at his home address. Mr DAWSON was suffering from pain due to a previous elbow injury and surgery. He was prescribed morphine for that pain. Mr DAWSON suffered side effects of that medication which included nausea and resulted in pulmonary aspiration, or choking upon his vomit.
13/03/2024 13/03/2024 DAVIES, Carol Accidental death
13/03/2024 13/03/2024 DUNN, Luna Willow Luna Willow DUNN died on 5 April 2023 at Saint Mary's Hospital, Manchester. Luna was born extremely prematurely and required immediate medical support in hospital following her birth. Her endotracheal tube became dislodged, but reintubation was difficult resulting in Luna becoming acutely unwell. Following some improvement a bowel perforation was diagnosed, caused in part by a feeding tube which was inserted too far into Luna's stomach which had not been rectified. She required a transfer to another hospital where she continued to receive treatment but did not recover. Her death was contributed to by the impact of the reintubation and consequences of the bowel perforation
13/03/2024 13/03/2024 RANDALL, Michael Inwood Accidental death
13/03/2024 13/03/2024 WEBSDELL, Warren Roy Warren Roy WEBSDELL who suffered from a number of comorbidities died at Royal Preston Hospital on the 1st of December 2023. He had been found collapsed on his bathroom floor on the 30th of November 2023, having not been seen since the 26th of November 2023.
13/03/2024 13/03/2024 WILLAN, Lily Estelle Lily Estelle WILLAN died on the 11th of December 2023, at the Royal Lancaster infirmary from an infection to which an asbestos related disease was a contributory factor
14/03/2024 14/03/2024 RICHARDSON, Lewis Lewis RICHARDSON died on the 9th September 2022 at 10 Brindle Close, Lancaster, having consumed drugs whilst suffering with bronchopneumonia. Mr RICHARDSON's heart was also damaged which contributed to his death, this damage was unknown to Mr RICHARDSON at the time of his death.
14/03/2024 14/03/2024 TAYLOR, Ann Lynda Ann Lynda TAYLOR died at East Lancashire hospice on the 20th of April 2023, from a bleed in her brain which was diagnosed on the 2nd of April 2023 after attendances at Royal Blackburn Hospital with worsening presentations on the 27th and 31st of March 2023, which did not result in recognised and anticipated tests being carried out 
15/03/2024 15/03/2024 ALI, Zaman Suicide
15/03/2024 15/03/2024 MCDONOUGH, James Kenneth James Kenneth MCDONOUGH died on the 11th of December 2023 at the East Lancashire hospice from a condition closely associated with exposure to asbestos however,  how where or when that occurred, could not be better ascertained 
18/03/2024 18/03/2024 GASKELL, Alan James Industrial Disease
18/03/2024 20/03/2024 GRAYSTON, Neil Francis Neil Francis GRAYSTON died on 4 May 2020 at Royal Blackburn Hospital Intensive Care Unit despite appropriate treatment. Neil GRAYSTON contracted Covid in April 2020 during his employment as a Senior Healthcare Assistant on Ward 21 at Royal Preston Hospital whilst providing care to patients in the first Covid 19 pandemic
18/03/2024 27/04/2024 MITCHELL, Robert William Narrative conclusion
18/03/2024 18/03/2024 WALKER, Anthony Stephen Anthony Stephen WALKER died on the 18th December 2022 at his home address. Overnight he had been fed and put to sleep on his mother's bed. His cause of death is unascertained but Anthony was, prior to his death, lying on his front on a surface other than his Moses basket.
19/03/2024 19/03/2024 CAIN, Edna Industrial disease
19/03/2024 19/03/2024 HUGHES, Gary Suicide
19/03/2024 19/03/2024 WILLIAMS, Michelle Anne Drugs related death
20/03/2024 20/03/2024 LINDSAY, John Misadventure
20/03/2024 20/03/2024 MAULT, William Oliver Suicide
20/03/2024 20/03/2024 SALISBURY, Gerard Industrial disease
20/03/2024 20/03/2024 STANTON, Doreen Natural causes
20/03/2024 20/03/2024 WILKINSON, Bernadette Bernadette WILKINSON died on the 5th of January 2021 at Royal Liverpool Hospital from the effects of ingesting an excess of medication however her intentions at the time could not be determined.
21/03/2024 21/03/2024 GORTON, Martin Robert Natural causes
21/03/2024 21/03/2024 SPARKS, Eileen Elaine Suicide
22/03/2024 22/03/2024 BROWN, Stephen Paul Natural causes
22/03/2024 22/03/2024 JONES, Alex Thomas Drugs related death
25/03/2024 25/03/2024 THOMPSON, Maureen Ann Natural causes
26/03/2024 26/03/2024 DAVIES, Doreen Accident
26/03/2024 26/04/2024 NICKOLSON, Matthew Colin Drug related death
26/03/2024 26/03/2024 PARKINSON, Peter Industrial disease
27/03/2024 27/03/2024 LUND, Judith Anne Natural causes
27/03/2024 27/03/2024 WATERS, Peter James Peter James WATERS died at Royal Lancaster infirmary on the 13th of October 2023, from an infection, however, a cancer from which he suffered was the result of exposure to wood dust in his employment as a sawmill worker
28/03/2024 28/03/2024 SNOWDEN, Morrell Accidental death
02/04/2024 02/04/2024 KAY, Liam James Liam James KAY died on 5 August 2023 at Royal Preston Hospital, Preston in Lancashire. Following returning from a flight on 22 July 2023 Mr KAY experienced a significant headache over several days and sought medical advice. He was taking anticoagulation. A subdural haematoma was subsequently diagnosed on 28 July 2023 and he was admitted to hospital for treatment. During his admission, he was found on the floor having fallen and further subdural haematoma was diagnosed. He did not recover
02/04/2024 02/04/2024 ROCA, Carmen Elena Mrs Carmen Elena ROCA died on the 7th January 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital as a result of lack of oxygen to her brain caused by a lower respiratory tract infection and aspiration pneumonia. Mrs ROCA suffered an accidental fall in March 2021 which resulted in a fractured spine and paralysis, following which Mrs ROCA was a resident at a care home. Her paralysis made her susceptible to the aspiration and chest infections which took her life.
03/04/2024 03/04/2024 AHMAD, Iftikhar Iftikhar AHMAD died on 11 September 2023 at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn. Mr AHMAD was diabetic and admitted to hospital as he was unresponsive due to hypoglycaemia. Despite treatment he did not recover. Prior to admission to hospital, he had an electronic blood glucose monitor that had been reported as not working. His death was contributed to by his blood sugar levels not being monitored prior to admission to hospital.
03/04/2024 03/04/2024 JACKSON, Stephen David Suicide
03/04/2024 03/04/2024 ROBINSON, Patricia Patricia ROBINSON died at Stocks Hall Nursing Home on 28th November 2022 from an infection. Following a series of falls she had suffered an injury of unknown origin whilst a resident at Millvina Care Home which required surgery undertaken at Aintree Hospital on 5th October 2022 where after she was discharged to the Nursing Home
04/04/2024 04/04/2024 CORBETT, Michael Michael CORBETT died on the 07th September 2023 at St Catherine's Hospice, Lostock Lane, Preston, as a result of injuries he sustained in a fall downstairs at the care home at which he was resident. Mr CORBETT ought to have been supervised on stairs but was using the stairs without supervision at the time of his fall.
04/04/2024 04/04/2024 MENGELLA, Brian Natural causes
05/04/2024 05/04/2024 WILLIAMSON, Geoffrey Alan Geoffrey Alan WILLIAMSON died on the 19th August 2023 at the Hazeldene Nursing Home, 49 Ribchester Road, Clayton-le-Dale, Blackburn, as a result of injuries he sustained in a fall. Mr WILLIAMSON had dementia and had become increasingly frail prior to his death. He had suffered with a number of falls in 2023 and his cognition had deteriorated but he remained active and mobile prior to his last fall.
05/04/2024 05/04/2024 WILTON, Thomas Peter Drugs related death
08/04/2024 08/04/2024 BIGGS, Jack Lewis Misadventure
08/04/2024 08/04/2024 HAWORTH, Jean Natural causes
08/04/2024 08/04/2024 KHAN, Rikhsana Kauser Rukhsana Kauser KHAN died on 20 November 2022 at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn. Mrs KHAN was admitted to hospital on 17 November 2022 several days after giving birth feeling drowsy with a headache and raised blood pressure. Treatment was commenced to manage the blood pressure, but Mrs KHAN suffered an intracerebral bleed on 18 November from which she did not recover. Her death was contributed to by the type of medication prescribed to suppress lactation which increased her blood pressure. Her blood pressure was then not monitored as it should have been following the prescription of this medication. She attended her local hospital on 16 November 2022 when steps should have been taken to reduce her high blood pressure, which were not taken. Her death was contributed to by the increase in her blood pressure which contributed to the intracerebral bleed
08/04/2024 08/04/2024 WARING, Antony Antony WARING died on 24 June 2020 at Royal Blackburn Hospital following a highly inappropriate choice of urological surgical technique for the insertion of the suprapubic catheter causing perforation to the small bowel and resulting in a major laparotomy and admission to the Intensive Therapy Unit. Subsequent necessary feeding via a nasogastric tube in the oesophagus resulted in an aspiration pneumonia. Mr Waring's death was contributed to by neglect.
09/04/2024 09/04/2024 MCCAMMON, James Accident
10/04/2024 10/04/2024 MOTTSHAW, Margaret Marea Margaret Marea MOTTSHAW died on the 9th of January 2024 at Chorley and South Ribble General Hospital from an infection following a fall at her home on the 1st of December 2023, which resulted in a head injury requiring surgery on the 12th of December 2023 
10/04/2024 10/04/2024 MYERS, Jason Ashley Road traffic collision
10/04/2024 10/04/2024 PILLING, Doreen Doreen PILLING died on 24 October 2023 at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn. An ambulance was called to assist Mrs PILLING at home as she was unable to mobilise. Mrs PILLING received a fracture of the right distal femur when the ambulance crew used an unapproved method to lift her resulting in an uncontrolled descent to the floor causing the fracture. She was taken to hospital where during a long stay she remained unwell with very limited mobility which contributed to the development pneumonia from which she did not recover
11/04/2024 11/04/2024 CRISP, David Drug related
11/04/2024 11/04/2024 CUNNINGHAM, Jonathan Samuel Jonathan Samuel CUNNINGHAM died on the 20th April 2022 at his home address as a result of diabetic ketoacidosis. Mr CUNNINGHAM had a complicated physical and mental health history which included diabetes and schizophrenia. In March 2022, Mr CUNNINGHAM started a new medication for his schizophrenia which has known side effects for diabetes control. That medication was started whilst Mr CUNNINGHAM was an inpatient in hospital but discharge letters notifying his general practitioner of the need for close monitoring of his diabetes were sent to the wrong practice. Mental health workers raised concerns about Mr CUNNINGHAM's diabetes control but due to administrative errors, these were not known to his general practitioner and so no monitoring of his diabetes took place despite high blood readings. His diabetes was therefore uncontrolled at the time of his death.
11/04/2024 11/04/2024 WIGNALL, Stuart Vincent Stuart Vincent WIGNALL was found deceased on 17 November 2023 at his home address of 19 Princess Way, Euxton, Chorley in Lancashire. Mr WIGNALL died as a result of the amount of alcohol he had ingested together with medication he had taken for pain relief which together had a respiratory depressant effect resulting in his death. His death was contributed to by ischaemic heart disease
12/04/2024 12/04/2024 BEARDWELL, Bryan Colin Accidental death
12/04/2024 12/04/2024 HARTWELL, David John Industrial Disease
12/04/2024 12/04/2024 STEAD, Robert Drugs related death
12/04/2024 12/04/2024 THRELFALL, Paul Drug and alcohol related death 
15/04/2024 15/04/2024 DAWSON, Patricia Mary Patricia Mary DAWSON died on the 19th September 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. She had been taken to hospital by ambulance due to abdominal pain and arrived at accident and emergency, which was over capacity. Prior to being seen by a doctor, Mrs DAWSON suffered a cardiac arrest from which she was resuscitated. However Mrs DAWSON suffered a second cardiac arrest, during which no attempts were made to resuscitate her. This was due to staff checking a different patient's notes and believing that Mrs DAWSON had directed that she did not wish to be resuscitated when this was not correct. The other patient had a do not resuscitate order on their records, Mrs DAWSON did not. Mrs DAWSON's death was contributed to by neglect in not checking her identity matched the identity of the patient with the do not resuscitate order in place. 
15/04/2024 17/04/2024 THORNLEY, Denise Denise THORNLEY died on 22 May 2023 near Froom Street, Chorley in Lancashire. Ms THORNLEY was admitted to hospital after taking an overdose. Whilst at hospital concerns were raised about her mental health. The risks to Ms THORNLEY harming herself or absconding were not assessed as they should have been. Steps should have been taken by the hospital to ensure she was visible at all times, which were not taken and contributed to death as she was able to leave the hospital unnoticed. She walked to a nearby motorway bridge and was seen climbing over the rails of the bridge. She was found on the road below with severe traumatic injuries from which she did not recover. Ms THORNLEY deliberately took steps to end her life and at the time of doing so she intended to end her life
16/04/2024 16/04/2024 CROOK, Thomas Albert Thomas Albert CROOK died on the 8th November 2023 at the Chorley and South Ribble General Hospital, Chorley. He had an extensive cardiac history and had undergone aortic valve replacement in 2010. Mr CROOK developed infective endocarditis at the site of his valve replacement, which caused his death despite treatment. 
17/04/2024 17/04/2024 ATTWOOD, Kathryn Linda Kathryn Linda ATTWOOD died at Royal Blackburn Hospital on the 19th of October 2023 from an infection following gallbladder surgery undertaken on the 13th of October 2023 which infection was not recognised until the day of her death
17/04/2024 17/04/2024 HURLEY, William Geoffrey William Geoffrey HURLEY died on 28th November 2023 at Royal Blackburn Hospital from a known complication of aortic aneurysm surgery undertaken on 27th November 2023 
18/04/2024 18/04/2024 CADDIS, Ronald William Drug related death
18/04/2024 18/04/2024 CAREY, Terence Terence CAREY died on the 26th September 2023 at the Walton Centre, Aintree University Hospital, Fazakerley, Liverpool, as a result of injuries he sustained in a fall on the 24th August 2023 at the Stocks Hall care home. Mr CAREY had health conditions which necessitated 1:1 care but fell as his carer reached outside of his bedroom to retrieve equipment.
18/04/2024 18/04/2024 O'CONNOR, Jean Jean O'CONNOR died on the 08th July 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Mrs O'CONNOR had been taken to hospital by ambulance over concerns she may have suffered a stroke. Whilst in the emergency department, she fell from her bed causing bleeding within her brain, which caused her death. At the time of her fall Mrs O'CONNOR was alone, having been left unattended by staff who were not aware of her need for additional support whilst mobilising. 
18/04/2024 18/04/2024 RAWSTHORNE, Philip Leonard Natural causes
18/04/2024 18/04/2024 SMITH, Catherine Drug related death
19/04/2024 19/04/2024 BARNES, Christopher Paul Alcohol related death 
19/04/2024 19/04/2024 GRIME, Magdalen Lisa Drug related death
19/04/2024 19/04/2024 POWER, Janet Janet POWER died on the 7th November 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital as a result of complications of sigmoid cancer. She had been under investigation in August 2023 for unrelated health concerns when a scan indicated the possibility of colon cancer. This incidental finding was not followed up, which meant that Mrs POWER did not receive colorectal support until her health had deteriorated and emergency surgery was needed. By the time of this surgery, Mrs POWER was very unwell. Despite multiple surgeries, Mrs POWER was too unwell to recover and died due to multi-organ failure.
19/04/2024 19/04/2024 WATERS, Lynne Kathleen Suicide
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