Inquest conclusions

Date of inquest Date inquest concluded Name of deceased Conclusion
18/03/2024 27/04/2024 MITCHELL, Robert William Narrative conclusion
26/03/2024 26/04/2024 NICKOLSON, Matthew Colin Drug related death
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
18/04/2024 18/04/2024 THORPE, Stephanie Lauren Stephanie Lauren THORPE died an accidental death
19/04/2024 19/04/2024 BARNES, Christopher Paul Alcohol related death 
19/04/2024 19/04/2024 CULSHAW, Paul Andrew Paul Andrew CULSHAW died on the 22nd November 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital as a result of a small post operative haemorrhage following surgery to treat carcinoma of the duodenum. Mr CULSHAW's death was from a recognised complication of the surgery, which disproportionately impacted his health for unknown reasons.
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
19/04/2024 19/04/2024 WHIPP, Samantha Drugs related death
22/04/2024 22/04/2024 FORSHAW, Ronald Ronald FORSHAW died on the 4th November 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital as a result of injuries he sustained in a fall at the Pennine View Care Home. Mr FORSHAW had become increasingly frail and suffered a number of falls in 2023. Following the last two falls, Mr FORSHAW had not been taken to hospital and no referrals had been made to additional community services. His last fall was unwitnessed and it was not known by staff that Mr FORSHAW had suffered the head injury which later caused his death. 
22/04/2024 22/04/2024 GREGSON, Allan Brindle Allan Brindle GREGSON died on the 8th December 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital as a result of injuries he sustained in a fall at home on the 27th November 2023. His fall was caused by underlying health conditions and not a slip or trip.
22/04/2024 22/04/2024 PRICE, George Michael Suicide
22/04/2024 22/04/2024 ROWE, Melissa Marie Alcohol related
23/04/2024 23/04/2024 BORER, Alan John Alan John BORER died on 6 January 2024 at Royal Preston Hospital Preston in Lancashire. Mr BORER was admitted to hospital feeling unwell with shortness of breath. Diagnostic tests revealed calcified pleural plaques indicative of mesothelioma. He did not recover 
23/04/2024 23/04/2024 LINDLEY, Katherine Louise Katherine Louise LINDLEY died on the 27th December 2023 at her home address. She had drunk alcohol earlier in the evening but did not die as a result of alcohol toxicity. Her death was caused by arrhythmia as her body processed the alcohol she had consumed. 
23/04/2024 23/04/2024 MIOTK, Dariusz Stanislaw Suicide
24/04/2024 24/04/2024 FINCH, Leslie Leslie FINCH died on 27 February 2024 at Dahab, North Sinai of Immersion Pulmonary Oedema whilst snorkelling
25/04/2024 25/04/2024 BRANDON, Christopher Paul Christopher Paul BRANDON died on the 31st July 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital as a result of brain damage caused by a cardiac arrest. The cardiac arrest occurred when his airway became blocked by a pharyngeal abscess. Mr BRANDON had suffered with tonsillitis for three days prior to attending at Urgent Care where he was admitted for treatment. Following his admission, Mr BRANDON's deterioration was not detected by staff, who were not specialists in the type of care Mr BRANDON needed, and there was no escalation to senior doctors. As a result, Mr BRANDON was starved of oxygen which caused his heart to stop and damage to his brain. Mr BRANDON's death would have been avoided if his care had been overseen by the appropriate speciality and escalated to senior clinicians.
25/04/2024 25/04/2024 CHADWICK, Sarah Elizabeth Sarah Elizabeth CHADWICK died on 1 December 2023 at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn. Sarah had a history of drug use. She was found at home unresponsive and taken to hospital but did not recover. She died as a result of the combination of drugs she had ingested. Her death was contributed to by pneumonia
25/04/2024 25/04/2024 COWARD, Anne Suicide
25/04/2024 25/04/2024 ELLIS, Dee Accident
25/04/2024 25/04/2024 MCGILL, Garry Williamson Misadventure
26/04/2024 26/04/2024 EVANS, Tony Peter Tony Peter EVANS died on the 4th November 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. He underwent surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm on the 30th October 2023, following which he developed ischaemic bowel which progressed to multi-organ failure and his death. Mr EVANS had unusual internal anatomy and underlying chronic obstructive pulmonary disease which made it more difficult for his vascular system to manage blood supply to all his organs following his major surgery.
26/04/2024 26/04/2024 KELLY, Sarah Sarah KELLY died an accidental death
26/04/2024 26/04/2024 PEARSON, Sandra Natural causes
29/04/2024 29/04/2024 ASCROFT, Patricia Joan Patricia Joan ASCROFT died on the 6th February 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital as a result of injuries she sustained in a fall. Her fall was caused by underlying health conditions which had resulted in a deterioration in Mrs ASCROFT's health and mobility in the months prior to her death.
29/04/2024 29/04/2024 BIRCHALL, Holly Alice Holly Alice BIRCHALL died on the 14th February 2024 at her home address by hanging. Miss BIRCHALL had suffered with some anxieties and mental health concerns and was significantly intoxicated at the time she secured the ligature. The ligature was secured with the intention of ending her life, but this intention arose in the course of significant alcohol intoxication. 
29/04/2024 29/04/2024 FAIRCLOUGH, Louise Anne Louisa Jane FAIRCLOUGH was found deceased on 15 October 2023 at her home address of 130 Fairstead, Skelmersdale in Lancashire. Louisa died as a result of the combination of drugs she had ingested together with infective exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease which both contributed to a respiratory depressant effect from which Louisa did not recover 
29/04/2024 29/04/2024 GRAHAM, John Paul Drugs related death
29/04/2024 29/04/2024 HIGGINBOTTOM, Daniel James Suicide
29/04/2024 29/04/2024 McCUE, Jason John Drug related
29/04/2024 29/04/2024 SHORROCK, Richard Richard SHORROCK died on the 12th February 2024 at The Lodge, 67 Raleigh, Oakbridge Drive, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, as a result of injuries he sustained in a fall on the 21st December 2023. Mr SHORROCK's fall was caused by a missed step but his health and mobility had been declining prior to his fall and contributed to the fall occurring. 
29/04/2024 29/04/2024 WILLIAMS, Neil Anthony Neil Anthony WILLIAMS died on the 16th April 2024 at his home address. Mr WILLIAMS suffered a number of falls in the past including a significant fall in 2021 which rendered him unable to swallow and liable to chest infections. He was fed via a PEG tube following this fall and he was at increased risk of aspiration and pneumonia. MR WILLIAMS developed pneumonia which caused his death. It is not possible to determine whether an accident or medical event caused the falls which led to MR WILLIAMS' deterioration and death.
30/04/2024 30/04/2024 BARNES, Laura Jane Laura Jane BARNES died on 29 May 2022 at Royal Blackburn Hospital of a massive pulmonary embolism. Her risk of embolism was significantly increased due to a previous clot, pregnancy and morbid obesity. Anticoagulation did not prevent her death due to non compliance with medication.
30/04/2024 30/04/2024 GALLAGHER, Brett Anthony Brett Anthony GALLAGHER died on 7 December 2023 at Royal Infirmary, Lancaster. Mr GALLAGHER was admitted to hospital as a result of being unwell with respiratory symptoms. He received appropriate antibiotic treatment and was showing signs of improvement. Mr GALLAGHER had a history of illicit drug use. Mr Gallagher ingested heroin at some point during his admission when he left the ward, which had a respiratory depressant effect. This together with the respiratory symptoms he had, caused his death. 
30/04/2024 30/04/2024 HOYLE, Stephen Drug-related
30/04/2024 30/04/2024 KAZAKINA - TISDALL, Katerina Toskova Alcohol related
30/04/2024 30/04/2024 PHYSICK, William David Industrial disease 
30/04/2024 30/04/2024 SKINGSLEY, Martin George Industrial disease
30/04/2024 30/04/2024 THORNLEY, Nicola Marie Drug related death
01/05/2024 01/05/2024 DAGNALL, Patricia Mary Patricia Mary DAGNALL who suffered from a number of comorbidities died at Royal Preston Hospital from an infection. On the 25th of January 2023 she had suffered an injury in a fall at her home which required surgery undertaken on the 27th of January 2023. Thereafter she was essentially bedbound. Whilst in hospital a pressure sore had developed for which regular treatment was administered. Her condition started to deteriorate on the 3rd of May 2023 and she was re-admitted to hospital on the 6th of May 2023 where she died on the 8th of May 2023.
02/05/2024 02/05/2024 ALI, Wahid On 23rd January 2024 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital from complications of a major traumatic brain injury sustained in a fall at home on 15th December 2022, despite ongoing treatment and therapy.
02/05/2024 02/05/2024 COLEMAN, Kevin Richard Kevin Richard COLEMAN died from natural causes
02/05/2024 02/05/2024 NAIRN, Bethanie Luisa Suicide
02/05/2024 02/05/2024 NOLAN, Anthony Anthony NOLAN died on the 31st January 2024 at the St Catherine's Hospice, Lostock Lane, Preston, as a result of rectal cancer. Mr NOLAN had worked as a farmer and developed in the course of his occupation a condition known as "farmer's lung" which contributed to his death from underlying cancer.
02/05/2024 02/05/2024 PENROSE, Marian Collier Marian Collier PENROSE died on the 24th April 2024 at the St Catherine's Hospice, Lostock Lane, Preston as a result of malignant mesothelioma caused by exposure to asbestos. It is not possible to determine the circumstances or time frame of Mrs PENROSE's exposure to asbestos.
02/05/2024 02/05/2024 ROSTRON, Gerald Accident
02/05/2024 02/05/2024 TIBBS, Archie Stuart Archie Stuart TIBBS died on 16 September 2023 at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn. Archie fell asleep whilst on the sofa with his father. His father also fell asleep and awoke to find Archie unresponsive. He was taken to hospital but did not recover. It has not been possible to determine on the available evidence how Archie died
03/05/2024 03/05/2024 BROADHURST, Stephen Christopher Drug related
03/05/2024 03/05/2024 BROWN, Michael Michael BROWN died on 20th January 2024 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital from aspiration pneumonia. He had a number of significant chronic health conditions and a history of falls. On 14th January 2024 he was admitted to hospital following a fall and long lie at home. He received ongoing treatment for his various conditions and a developing chest infection, but did not respond positively.
03/05/2024 03/05/2024 BUTTERFIELD, Mark Suicide 
03/05/2024 03/05/2024 MILLER, Rosamund Natural causes
07/05/2024 07/05/2024 CLEMENT, Margaret Margaret CLEMENT died on 15 June 2022 at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn. Following a fall, Mrs CLEMENT was admitted to hospital where a fractured neck of femur was diagnosed and operated upon on 23 May 2022. Mrs CLEMENT was prescribed anticoagulation following the operation to reduce the risk of clotting. She was discharged to Pendle Community hospital for rehabilitation on 10 June 2022. She had suspected melaena in the evening on 12 June 2022. She then developed significant rectal bleeding in the morning of 14 June 2022 and was admitted to Royal Blackburn Hospital following vomiting blood later in the evening. An upper gastrointestinal bleed was then diagnosed which led to a cerebrovascular accident from which she did not recover
08/05/2024 08/05/2024 CONLON, Joshua John Joshua John CONLON was found dead on 2nd February 2024 at his home however no cause of death could be ascertained due to decomposition
08/05/2024 08/05/2024 JOHNSON, Victoria Simone Natural cause
09/05/2024 09/05/2024 AMOS, Francis Kidder Francis Kidder AMOS died on the 29th November 2023 at his home address, having consumed an excess of medication. Mr AMOS had a significant mental health history and had recently received inpatient mental health treatment. Following discharge, Mr AMOS had not been able to engage with community services which resulted in his discharge at a time his care ought to have been escalated. Mr AMOS' general practitioner was advised to continue his medications, notwithstanding his risk of overdose, and so he had been issued with one month's medication on the date of his death. Mr AMOS' death was contributed to by his discharge from mental health services prior to his death and the instruction to his general practitioner to issue his medications without reference to his risk of overdose. Mr AMOS telephoned for an ambulance after his consumption of medication. Due to the circumstances of his mental health needs and consumption, it is not possible to determine Mr AMOS' intentions at the time he took the medication.
09/05/2024 09/05/2024 GREGORY, Mary Louise Mary Louise GREGORY died on the 22nd January 2024 at the Haydock Nursing Home, Pleckgate Road, Ramsgreave, Blackburn, as a consequence of injuries she sustained in a fall. Mrs GREGORY suffered with Alzheimer's disease and her mobility had deteriorated over time, resulting in falls occurring. The fall which caused Mrs GREGORY's injuries and resulted in her death occurred on the 27th December 2023 at a time Mrs GREGORY was appropriately assisted by staff of the care home who were unable to prevent the fall. 
09/05/2024 09/05/2024 HARRISON, Kevin Wesley James Kevin Wesley James HARRISON died of suicide
09/05/2024 09/05/2024 KENNY, Stephen John Accident
09/05/2024 09/05/2024 MORLEY, David Lincoln Accidental death
09/05/2024 09/05/2024 MOSS, Edna Edna MOSS died on 9 February 2023 at Rivington Park Nursing Home, Chorley in Lancashire. Mrs MOSS was admitted to hospital with a stroke which was treated with thrombolysis. Evidence was heard that the stroke was severe and thrombectomy treatment was appropriate but was not available at the weekend, which contributed to her death
13/05/2024 13/05/2024 BUTLER, Stella Marie Misadventure
13/05/2024 13/05/2024 KIMBERLEY, Geoffrey George Geoffrey George KIMBERLEY died on the 8th January 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital as a result of aspiration pneumonia following a fall. Mr KIMBERLEY had a diagnosis of Alzheimer's dementia and had moved to the Alston View Care Home on the 2nd January 2024 after a short hospital admission. Mr KIMBERLEY suffered an unwitnessed fall on the 5th January 2024 where he sustained the fractured neck of femur which led to his death. A safeguarding investigation by Lancashire County Council concluded that there were insufficient pre-admission assessments, care planning and record keeping were not comprehensive and post falls policies were not followed. These contributed to Mr KIMBERLEY's death.
13/05/2024 13/05/2024 WALCH, Andrew Ashley Alexandre Andrew Ashley Alexandre WALCH died on the 6th May 2021 at Apartmento 310, Avda Austria, Urbanizaction Island Village, Adeje, Tenerife. Mr WALCH died as a result of a stab wound inflicted by an individual. Mr WALCH's injuries are consistent with a violent death and Spanish forensic legal documents indicate that Mr WALCH sustained injuries which are more likely to have been offensively inflicted than defensively, indicative of Mr WALCH being the attacked and not the attacker.
14/05/2024 14/05/2024 AUZINS, Martins Accident
14/05/2024 15/05/2024 BURNS, Lewis Marc Lewis Marc BURNS was found deceased on 10 August 2023 at his home address of 38, Melbourne House, 41 Eastgate, Accrington in Lancashire. Lewis was found at home unresponsive. A number of empty bottles of alcohol were found nearby. He died as a result of alcohol toxicity. His death was contributed to by alcoholic liver disease.
14/05/2024 14/05/2024 DRUMMOND, Kevin Thomas Kevin Thomas DRUMMOND died on 9 February 2024 at The Royal Preston Hospital as a result of excessive consumption of medication. He was taken following consumption to The Royal Preston Hospital where he suffered a heart attack which caused his death. It was not possible to determine Mr DRUMMOND's intentions at the time he consumed his medication 
15/05/2024 15/05/2024 GHORST, Tina Drug related death 
15/05/2024 15/05/2024 WILD, Thomas Suicide
16/05/2024 16/05/2024 FENLON, Matthew Terence Drugs related death
16/05/2024 16/05/2024 HUMPHRIES, Lyndsey Ann Misadventure
16/05/2024 16/05/2024 LEWIN, Jamie Lee Jamie Lee LEWIN died on 10 July 2022 at Dawber Delph quarry, Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge of drowning and that this was an accidental death
16/05/2024 16/05/2024 McMANUS, Lorraine Michelle Lorraine Michelle MCMANUS died on the 22nd December 2023 at her home address as a result of excess consumption of medication. Ms MCMANUS had struggled with her physical and mental health, and had experienced previous trauma which had significantly impacted her wellbeing. Ms MCMANUS had consumed alcohol prior to consuming the medication which took her life and she had reached out to individuals for support. For this reason it is not possible to determine her intentions at the time she consumed the medication.
16/05/2024 16/05/2024 METCALFE, Linda Accidental death
17/05/2024 17/05/2024 FARQUHAR, Jade Emily Misadventure
17/05/2024 17/05/2024 HARGREAVES, Susan Alcohol related death
17/05/2024 17/05/2024 KORSMAN , Charlie Arthur Charlie Arthur KORSMAN died on the 14th March 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. He had a number of underlying health conditions and his health had deteriorated significantly after contracting COVID-19 which impacted his mobility. Mr KORSMAN attended the Royal Blackburn Hospital by ambulance on the 13th February 2023 but was discharged home where he further deteriorated until he was readmitted to hospital and treated but did not recover. 
17/05/2024 17/05/2024 LAMONBY, Roger John Accidental death
17/05/2024 17/05/2024 MACKNESS, John Robert John Robert MACKNESS died on the 13th May 2024 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary as a result of aspiration pneumonia. Mr MACKNESS suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury in 1966 whilst playing rugby. This led to an increased risk of aspiration pneumonia due to limiting his mobility over time.
20/05/2024 20/05/2024 CAYTON, Robert Henry Drugs related death 
20/05/2024 20/05/2024 DAWSON, Geoffrey Edge Geoffrey Edge DAWSON died on the 6th February 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital as a result of a spontaneous gastrointestinal bleed and pneumonia. Mr DAWSON had a diagnosis of Lewy Body dementia which impacted his mobility and caused a number of falls. On the 26th January 2024 Mr DAWSON was admitted to The Lodge care home for respite care and he suffered three falls in 36 hours, the last of which resulted in a fractured neck of femur. Mr DAWSON was taken to hospital where he underwent surgery but later developed pneumonia and the gastrointestinal bleed which caused his death. The injuries Mr DAWSON sustained in the fall contributed to his lack of physiological reserve and thus to his death. He did not have the benefit of 1:1 care at the time of his fall. 
20/05/2024 28/05/2024 GRAHAM, Anne Anne GRAHAM died following a 17-day period of respite care in a residential care home. During her admission it was noted by staff that her fluid intake was poor. Having been in the Home for about a week Mrs GRAHAM's health started to deteriorate. No concerns were escalated formally such that medical assistance was sought. On the 18th February 2018 Mrs GRAHAM was noted to be unresponsive and was admitted to hospital where she was diagnosed with severe dehydration. Due to the prolonged period she had reduced fluid consumption her health declined and she died due to dehydration, contributed to by neglect.
20/05/2024 28/05/2024 HALL, Margaret Mary Margaret Mary HALL died following a seven-day period of respite care in a residential care home. During her admission it was noted by staff that her fluid intake was poor. No concerns were escalated formally such that medical assistance was sought. On the 8th February 2018 Mrs HALL was discharged home, following which medical assistance was sought due to her reduced consciousness. She was seen by a General Practitioner the following day but died a short time later of dehydration, contributed to by neglect.
20/05/2024 20/05/2024 PLUMMER, Lisa Jane Drugs related death
21/05/2024 21/05/2024 DAUNCEY, Jean May Accident
21/05/2024 21/05/2024 FELL, Robert Vernon Suicide
22/05/2024 22/05/2024 BROWN, David Allan Industrial disease
22/05/2024 22/05/2024 GLENN, Tyrese Izayah Tyrese Izayah GLENN died on 20 February 2023 at Royal Preston Hospital, Preston in Lancashire. Tyrese fell asleep on the sofa with his mother. She awoke to find him unresponsive and emergency services were contacted but Tyrese did not recover. It has not been possible on the available evidence to determine how Tyrese died
22/05/2024 22/05/2024 HART, Anthony Lee Anthony Lee HART who suffered from alcoholic liver disease died at his home on the 21st of February 2024 having choked 
22/05/2024 22/05/2024 HUSSAIN, Princess Jazmine Elizabeth Princess Jazmine Elizabeth HUSSAIN died on 4 April 2023 at Royal Preston Hospital, Preston in Lancashire. Princess fell asleep in bed with her parents. Her mother awoke to find Princess unresponsive. She was taken to hospital but did not recover. It has not been possible to determine on the available evidence how Princess died
22/05/2024 22/05/2024 REANEY, Elizabeth May Accidental death
23/05/2024 23/05/2024 BAINES, Andrew Nicholas Alcohol related 
23/05/2024 23/05/2024 BIRCH, Katherine Anne Suicide
23/05/2024 23/05/2024 FARRAN, Paul Natural Causes 
23/05/2024 23/05/2024 MURRAY, Patricia Patricia MURRAY died on the 22nd February 2024 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital as a result of infective exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease caused by a fractured neck of femur which was operated upon. Mrs MURRY suffered a fall on the 3rd February 2024 which caused the fractured neck of femur and she appeared to be recovering well from surgery prior to deteriorating due to developing the infective exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
23/05/2024 23/05/2024 REGAN, Linda Joyce Linda Joyce REGAN died on the 1st February 2024 at the Burnley General Hospital. She suffered a fall on the 8th November 2023, resulting in a fractured neck of femur which was treated surgically. Following the surgery, Mrs REGAN struggled with bleeding and infection and suffered a deterioration in her general health. Mrs REGAN underwent significant active inpatient treatment before care was re-orientated to palliative prior to her death. 
23/05/2024 23/05/2024 VEEVERS, Pauline Pauline VEEVERS died at the Royal Blackburn Hospital on the 2nd of October 2023 having aspirated a drink on the 1st of October 2023 in her care centre. She had suffered a fall in March 2021 resulting in a head injury which had significantly affected her health and mobility. 
24/05/2024 24/05/2024 BANYARD, Jason Suicide
24/05/2024 24/05/2024 BENNETT, Louise Accidental death
24/05/2024 24/05/2024 LAYCOCK, Sandra Sandra LAYCOCK died on the 19th February 2024 at the East Lancashire Hospice. Mrs LAYCOCK had advanced bowel cancer which had spread within her body. This had resulted in her moving into the Willowbank care home. Mrs LAYCOCK suffered a number of falls in the home. She was known to be a high risk of falls and required support to transfer but was alone when she fell on the 2nd February 2024 and fractured her neck of femur. Mrs LAYCOCK was not well enough to undergo surgery and deteriorated following her fracture until her death on the 19th February 2024.
28/05/2024 28/05/2024 BENKO, Ewelina Julia Open
28/05/2024 28/05/2024 NORCROSS, Adrian ADRIAN NORCROSS died on 7 August 2023 at Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, Lancashire. Mr NORCROSS was admitted to hospital after a fall at home. A fractured neck of femur was diagnosed which was treated with a right hemiarthroplasty. He was subsequently discharged home but was readmitted when his condition deteriorated several days later. Sepsis was diagnosed which had been caused by the hemiarthroplasty becoming infected. Mr NORCROSS did not recover 
28/05/2024 28/05/2024 SMALE, Justin Anthony Justin Anthony SMALE died on 31 December 2023 at his home address of 3 Wayside, Knott End-on-Sea, Poulton-le-Fylde in Lancashire. Mr SMALE was born with complex congenital heart disease which together with the ingestion of cocaine and alcohol led to sudden arrhythmic death. 
29/05/2024 29/05/2024 ANTON, Emanuel Emanuel ANTON died at Burnley General Hospital on the 4th of March 2023 from extreme prematurity. His anticipated birthdate had not been updated on medical records, resulting in those attending to him at his birth not having the information that would have offered the chance of resuscitation although the result of any such treatment could not be predicted. 
29/05/2024 29/05/2024 NEED , Bernadette Alcohol and drug-related
30/05/2024 30/05/2024 BLONSKI, Robert Mariusz Natural causes
30/05/2024 30/05/2024 GANUZA, Anna Katherine Accident
30/05/2024 30/05/2024 PREST, Maureen Lynda Maureen Lynda PREST died on the 30th March 2023 at her home address as a consequence of a ruptured ascending aortic aneurysm. Mrs PREST had been taken by ambulance to hospital on the 29th March 2023 due to chest pain but was discharged following investigations which did not consider the possibility of aortic aneurysm. Consequently Mrs PREST's aneurysm was not diagnosed or treated and she died at her home. Mrs PREST should have undergone a CT aortagram which would have demonstrated her difficulties and resulted in transfer to specialist cardiac care. 
30/05/2024 30/05/2024 TAYLOR, Karen Teresa Accidental death
30/05/2024 30/05/2024 WOTHERSPOON, John Andrew William John Andrew William WOTHERSPOON died on 1 January 2024 at 48 Peel Close, Blackburn. John was found unresponsive after celebrating New Year's Eve. Toxicological testing revealed that he died as a result of the combined toxic effects of alcohol, cocaine and morphine which John had ingested. 
31/05/2024 31/05/2024 BOOTH, Patricia Dawn Alcohol related death
31/05/2024 31/05/2024 CARLTON, Jonathan Peter Suicide
31/05/2024 31/05/2024 TOWNSON, Richard John Suicide
03/06/2024 03/06/2024 BANCROFT, Neil Andrew Alcohol related death 
03/06/2024 03/06/2024 BLACKBURN, Janet Janet BLACKBURN died on the 28th February 2024 at the Grange Care Home, Colne as a result of injuries she sustained in a fall. Mrs BLACKBURN had a medical history including dementia and osteoarthritis which impacted her mobility and caused her fall.
03/06/2024 03/06/2024 MALINA, Jiri Accident
03/06/2024 04/06/2024 McCONNELL, James John Drugs related death 
03/06/2024 03/06/2024 WARBURTON, Wendy Catherine Metcalfe Wendy Catherine Metcalfe WARBURTON was found deceased on 25 February 2023 at her home address of 3 Kingfisher Court, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington in Lancashire. Mrs WARBURTON died as a result of head and chest injuries. It has not been possible on the available evidence to determine how Mrs Warburton came by the injuries
04/06/2024 04/06/2024 ALLEN, Diane Louise Diane Louise ALLEN who suffered from cervical cancer died at the Royal Lancaster infirmary on the 30th of December 2023 from kidney failure. She had suffered obstruction of her kidneys which had resulted in the insertion of stents which had been removed on the 20th of December 2023. 
04/06/2024 04/06/2024 HUMMEL, Morris Glen Alcohol related death 
05/06/2024 05/06/2024 CRADDOCK, Denise Florence Accidental death
05/06/2024 05/06/2024 LEIGHTON, Charles Frederick Accidental death
06/06/2024 06/06/2024 ANDREWS, Stanley Albert Industrial disease
06/06/2024 06/06/2024 FISHWICK, Francis Francis FISHWICK died on the 28th May 2024 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital as a result of pneumonia. His death was contributed to by pneumoconiosis which was caused by his previous occupation as a coal miner.
06/06/2024 06/06/2024 HILL, Gordon Gordon HILL died on the 6th March 2024 at his home address having suspended himself by the neck. Mr HILL had recently suffered with some health anxieties and personal struggles and had consumed cocaine at the time he secured the ligature. The ligature was secured with the intention of ending his life, but this intention arose in the course of having ingested cocaine 
06/06/2024 06/06/2024 JACKSON, Wayne David Drug related
06/06/2024 06/06/2024 PARKINSON, Geoffrey Industrial Disease 
06/06/2024 06/06/2024 PHILLIPS, Myra Myra PHILLIPS died on the 28th July 2023 at the East Lancashire Hospice, Park Lee Road, Blackburn. Mrs PHILLIPS had a rare blood condition which could result in bleeding complications. She developed a haematoma to her lower leg which became infected. Mrs PHILLIPS had a lengthy hospital stay, during which her oral intake was limited. She became increasingly frail during her admission and her wound became infected which turned to sepsis and caused her death.
06/06/2024 06/06/2024 SMITH, Wayne Sydney Wayne Sydney SMITH died on 31 January 2024 at his home address 137 Bearncroft, Skelmersdale. Wayne developed severe bronchopneumonia shortly before his death that developed into sepsis. The sepsis prevented Wayne excreting morphine that reached toxic levels, despite him taking the correct dose. The toxic levels of morphine and the bronchopneumonia caused his death due to respiratory depression.
06/06/2024 06/06/2024 WATSON, Stephen Geoffrey Accident
07/06/2024 07/06/2024 FRIEL, Brian Joseph Patrick Brian Joseph FRIEL died on the 7th October 2023 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary as a result of a spontaneous gastrointestinal haemorrhage. He suffered a fall at home on the 1st October 2023 which an ambulance attended but Mr FRIEL refused to go to hospital. On the 3rd October 2023 Mr FRIEL was admitted to hospital and diagnosed with a fractured neck of femur. He was due to undergo surgical repair but developed gastrointestinal bleeding and abnormal blood clotting. Mr FRIEL was due to receive treatment to correct his blood clotting but the treatment plan was not carried out. Mr FRIEL was later given clotting treatment but suffered a cardiac arrest and died. The delay in receiving clotting treatment contributed to his death occurring at the time which it did.
10/06/2024 14/06/2024 MCGURNAGHAN, David Mark Suicide. David Mark McGURNAGHAN came by his death by hanging. He had intentionally placed a rope around his neck and used a beam in the garage as a ligature point with the intention of taking his own life. At the time of his death, David was suffering with mental illness in the form of depression and anxiety. There had been contact with primary and secondary mental health services, but he had been discharged by some of the services prior to his death.
10/06/2024 10/06/2024 SPENCE, Daniel Suicide
13/06/2024 13/06/2024 MARSHALL, Anna Jane Anna Jane MARSHALL died on the 9th August 2023 at the Travelodge, Commercial Road, Darwen by hanging. Mrs MARSHALL had struggled with her mental health for some time and had recently suffered the breakdown of her marriage which caused a mental health crisis. In July 2023, Mrs MARSHALL consumed an excess of medication for which she was treated and then admitted for inpatient mental health care. Mrs MARSHALL was distressed about where she would live after her discharge and told staff she would take her own life if discharged without secure accommodation. Despite this, Mrs MARSHALL was discharged to a Travelodge where she self-administered a ligature. The discharge from inpatient care was unsafe and provided the opportunity for Mrs MARSHALL to end her life. Information was not shared with community mental health services and the hospital did not engage with all necessary departments which contributed to an incomplete picture of Mrs MARSHALL's risk to herself being known by community services. Mrs MARSHALL would not have died at the time at which she did if she had not been unsafely discharged from inpatient care. At the time Mrs MARSHALL secured the ligature she intended to take her own life, but this must be viewed in the context of her mental health crisis.
13/06/2024 13/06/2024 PAWLOWSKA, Teresina Maria Teresina Maria PAWLOWSKA died on the 7th June 2024 at the Glen Care Centre, Gleneagles Drive, Morecambe, as a result of a gastric perforation. Miss PAWLOWSKA had undergone a sleeve gastrectomy procedure in 2007 and the perforation occurred at the site of this previous operative procedure. 
14/06/2024 14/06/2024 LEECH, Ryan James Drug related
17/06/2024 17/06/2024 ROTHERAM, Kerry Elizabeth Suicide
18/06/2024 18/06/2024 BECKETT, Darcy Grace Darcy Grace BECKETT died on 4th February 2024 on Hesketh Lane Tarleton from injuries sustained when she was a passenger in a vehicle which was involved in a high speed collision 
18/06/2024 18/06/2024 BECKETT, David David BECKETT died on 4th February 2024 on Hesketh Lane Tarleton from injuries sustained when he lost control of the vehicle he was driving which struck another vehicle a wall and a tree at a high speed
18/06/2024 18/06/2024 COYLE, Kevin Francis Kevin Francis COYLE died on the 21st December 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Mr COYLE suffered a bowel perforation which was operated on. Following the surgery, Mr COYLE suffered with septic shock which caused his organs to fail. Mr COYLE had previous stroke damage to his brain which, along with existing peripheral vascular disease, contributed to his death.
19/06/2024 19/06/2024 BAMFORD, Mark Edwin Mark Edwin BAMFORD died at Royal Preston Hospital on the 5th of November 2023 suffering from colorectal cancer. There were delays in the accurate diagnosis of the cancer however due to its advance it was not likely that treatment would have been available. 
20/06/2024 21/06/2024 HEYES, David Lawrence David Lawrence HEYES who suffered from a number of comorbidities including peripheral vascular disease died on the 17th of August 2023 at the Chorley and South Ribble General Hospital from an infection following a lengthy period of home care and treatment for pressure sores. Whilst no signs of infection were detected by paramedics on the 12th of August 2023 and he was not admitted to hospital Mr HEYES' health had clearly deteriorated. 
20/06/2024 20/06/2024 RAWLINSON, Sylvia Margaret Sylvia Margaret RAWLINSON died on the 11th June 2024 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary as a result of injuries sustained in a fall at home. Mrs RAWLINSON was a very frail lady who's mobility had become significantly limited. It is more likely than not that her underlying frailty was the cause of her fall.
20/06/2024 20/06/2024 WHALLEY, Nathan John Suicide
20/06/2024 20/06/2024 WRIGHT , Rhian Louise Suicide
21/06/2024 21/06/2024 NILAND, James Anthony James Anthony NILAND died on the 25th March 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital. On the 21st March 2024, he suffered a fall into his bathtub whilst at home and sustained nine per cent total body surface area burns to his left flank and buttock. Mr NILAND had significant underlying medical conditions including advanced liver cancer for which he was receiving palliative care. Whilst it is not possible to determine whether an accident or a medical event caused Mr NILAND to fall, his direct cause of death was attributable to the burns he sustained as a result of the fall and his liver cancer diagnosis 
21/06/2024 21/06/2024 SHABIR, Ali Asghar Open
21/06/2024 21/06/2024 WHITESIDE, Edward Industrial disease 
21/06/2024 21/06/2024 WILSON, Heidi Marie Drug related
24/06/2024 24/06/2024 BISHOP, Steve Steve BISHOP died on the 23rd of October 2023 at his home address as a result of metastatic lung cancer. Mr BISHOP had been unwell for some time and underwent a CT scan on the 30th June 2022. That scan was reported as showing no malignancy when in fact suspicious nodules were present. This led to a delay in Mr BISHOP's diagnosis and treatment options. Although Mr BISHOP had significant underlying health concerns and would not have been a candidate for curative treatment, it is more likely than not that he would not have died at the time at which he did, if the nodules had been detected on the scan from June 2022. 
25/06/2024 25/07/2024 ASHBRIDGE, Janet Janet ASHBRIDGE died on the 11th July 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital as a result of multiple organ failure. She had undergone routine surgery to her foot on the 22nd May 2023, following which her health deteriorated and her organs began to fail. Ms ASHBRIDGE had a number of underlying health conditions which meant that her liver was not functioning normally. A deterioration in liver function led to deterioration in other organs until Ms ASHBRIDGE's death. It is not possible to determine what caused her liver to deteriorate. 
25/06/2024 25/06/2024 ATKINSON, Edwin Edwin ATKINSON died on 31 January 2024 at Royal Preston Hospital, Preston in Lancashire. Following a fall at home Mr ATKINSON was admitted to hospital where a spinal cord injury was diagnosed and operated upon which resulted in diaphragmatic paralysis. He then developed respiratory failure from which he did not recover. 
26/06/2024 26/06/2024 HALL, Sally Ann Sally Ann HALL died on the 28th April 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital, Preston. She died from the combined effects of mixed drug toxicity and a cardiac arrest, contributed to by left ventricular hypertrophy, from which she did not recover 
26/06/2024 26/06/2024 HENRY, Malcolm John Suicide
26/06/2024 26/06/2024 SPEDDING, Samantha Louise Samantha Louise SPEDDING was found deceased on the 25th January 2024 at her home address. She died as a result of mixed drug toxicity and bronchopneumonia, which together increased the risks of breathing impairment and death
26/06/2024 26/06/2024 WALLACE, Danion Lloyd Danion Lloyd WALLACE died on 3 February 2024 at Blackpool Victoria Hospital Blackpool in Lancashire. Mr WALLACE presented to hospital with severe epigastric pain which was not relieved with pain relief. Around 17 hours after admission, a myocardial infarction was diagnosed and he was transferred to the regional cardiac centre for treatment but did not recover. His death was contributed to by the length of time taken to receive treatment for the myocardial infarction. 
27/06/2024 27/06/2024 CROSS, Jacqueline Morgan Suicide
27/06/2024 27/06/2024 CROSSLEY, Stewart Accident
27/06/2024 27/06/2024 MCTERNAN, Louise Suicide
27/06/2024 27/06/2024 MELVIN, Liam Paul Accident 
27/06/2024 27/06/2024 SLATER, Brian James Brian James SLATER died on 7 July 2023 at 40 Fielding Street, Rishton in Lancashire. Mr SLATER was found unresponsive having suspended himself from a ligature. It has not been possible to determine, on the available evidence, what Mr SLATER intended at the time.
27/06/2024 27/06/2024 SMITH, David Accident
27/06/2024 27/06/2024 THWAITE, Laura Anne Laura Anne THWAITE was found deceased on the 9th February 2024 at her home address. Ms THWAITE died as a result of the combination of the effects of drug toxicity, liver failure and aspiration pneumonia contributed to by alcoholic liver disease 
28/06/2024 28/06/2024 BURTON, Christopher Industrial disease 
28/06/2024 28/06/2024 LUSK, John Alexander Rogers Accident
28/06/2024 28/06/2024 PELL, Eileen Eileen PELL died on the 1st November 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital. Mrs PELL had a number of underlying health conditions and had been admitted to the Chorley Hospital on the 10th October 2023 due to medical concerns. Whilst an in patient, Mrs PELL suffered a fall on the ward which resulted in a fracture which required surgery. That operation took place at the Royal Preston Hospital on the 28th October 2023. Following the surgery, Mrs PELL's health deteriorated and she died as a result of the medical conditions with which she was suffering. These were predominantly naturally occurring illnesses, however the fracture and subsequent operation placed additional strain upon Mrs PELL's physiological reserves and thus played a contributory role in her death.
28/06/2024 28/06/2024 SMITH, Ciaran Joseph Ciaran Joseph SMITH who suffered from a number of comorbidities including Alzheimer's disease died at Royal Preston Hospital on the 13th of December 2022 from an infection and poor nutrition intake following admission to hospital with a head injury after he had stumbled into a motor vehicle in Preston city centre on the 5th of December 2022 
01/07/2024 01/07/2024 HAMPSON, Mark Suicide
01/07/2024 01/07/2024 O'DOHERTY, Marlene Accident
01/07/2024 01/07/2024 WALSH, Jean Natural causes
02/07/2024 02/07/2024 ASTLEY, Thomas Thomas ASTLEY died on the 18th February 2024 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Mr ASTLEY underwent an emergency ERCP procedure in August 2023 to treat gallstones. In the course of this procedure, two stents were fitted to allow for bile drainage. In February 2024, Mr ASTLEY underwent a second ERCP to attempt to remove the stents. Following this procedure, Mr ASTLEY developed pancreatitis which is a recognised complication of the procedure. He became unwell at home and returned to hospital where he suffered with vomiting and developed aspiration pneumonia which caused his death. 
02/07/2024 02/07/2024 BODEN, Dean Natural causes
02/07/2024 02/07/2024 MURRAY, Alfred John Natural causes
02/07/2024 02/07/2024 TAJ, Malik Javad Ali Malik Javad Ali TAJ died on the 9th October 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital as a result of necrotising fasciitis. Mr TAJ had a number of underlying health conditions which had necessitated a below knee amputation in August 2023. Following the surgery, Mr TAJ suffered a stroke and developed pressure ulcers. These were more likely to develop due to Mr TAJ's diabetes. Mr TAJ was discharged home and his wounds did not appear to be infected. However on the 6th October 2023, Mr TAJ became unwell. He returned to hospital where he was treated for sepsis whilst awaiting admission. A CT scan revealed signs of necrotising fasciitis and Mr TAJ underwent surgical debridement on the 9th October 2023, following which he suffered a cardiac arrest which caused his death.
03/07/2024 03/07/2024 KHAN, Sophia Suicide
03/07/2024 03/07/2024 WINDER, Keith Natural causes
04/07/2024 04/07/2024 BAXTER, Robert James Thoms Robert James Thomas BAXTER died on 15 November 2023 at 55 Alexander Road, Southport in Merseyside. Following a fall at home Mr BAXTER was admitted to hospital where a fracture of the right femur was diagnosed and operated upon. He was discharged after being in hospital for several weeks where he received anticoagulation therapy to reduce the risk of a blood clot. Mr BAXTER died the day after discharge as a result of right deep vein thrombosis resulting in a pulmonary embolism despite appropriate anticoagulation therapy 
04/07/2024 04/07/2024 WILLIAMS, Edward Edward WILLIAMS died on 11 March 2024 at his home address of Flat 7, Hennel House, Beechwood Avenue, Walton-le-Dale, Preston in Lancashire. Mr WILLIAMS died as a result of high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma of the lung. His death was contributed to by exposure to asbestos. It has not been possible to determine home Mr WILLIAMS was exposed to asbestos on the available evidence 
09/07/2024 09/07/2024 ISON, Paul Henry Paul Henry ISON died on 9 April 2024 at his home address of 6 Ullswater Crescent, Thornton-Cleveleys in Lancashire. Mr ISON was found suspended by a ligature. It has not been possible to determine what Mr ISON intended in suspending himself. 
09/07/2024 09/07/2024 TROUGHTON, James Thomas Drug related
10/07/2024 10/07/2024 MARRIOTT, Albie Misadventure
11/07/2024 11/07/2024 MORRIS, Vian Frederick Accident
11/07/2024 11/07/2024 TAYLOR, James James TAYLOR died on the 4th April 2024 at Euxton Park Care Home, Wigan Road, Euxton, Chorley, from the effects of congestive cardiac failure caused by ischaemic heart disease. He had been admitted to hospital due to cardiac difficulties, which, combined with his underlying health issues that included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, atrial fibrillation and chronic kidney disease, caused a deterioration in his health and ultimately his death. Mr TAYLOR's death was also contributed to by pneumoconiosis, having been exposed to coal dust during the course of his working life
11/07/2024 11/07/2024 TAYLOR, John Edward Accidental death
12/07/2024 12/07/2024 RULEMAN, Maxine Jayne Suicide
12/07/2024 12/07/2024 SOWA, Krzysztof Robert Krzysztof Robert SOWA was found dead in his bath at his home on the 8th of March 2024 having ingested an excess of alcohol although his intentions at the time could not be ascertained 
15/07/2024 16/07/2024 CROSS, William David William David CROSS was found deceased on 9 October 2023 at his home address of 2 Jamiesons Cottage , Clitheroe Road, Ribchester in Lancashire. Mr CROSS died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a slow burning fire at his home. The fire was started by an electrical defect. It has not been possible on the available evidence to determine the cause of the defect.
15/07/2024 15/07/2024 MUDIYANSELAGE, Chamara Sandaruwan Bandara Thennakoon Suicide
15/07/2024 15/07/2024 SINGH, Lakhvinder Suicide
16/07/2024 16/07/2024 ALDREN, Nora Christina Drug related
16/07/2024 16/07/2024 GRAY, Andrew Lee Drug related
16/07/2024 16/07/2024 TRAVIS, Daniel Jeffrey Daniel Jeffrey TRAVIS died on the 17th April 2024 at 22 Bedford Street, Blackburn, having suspended himself by the neck. Mr TRAVIS had consumed cocaine at the time he secured the ligature. The ligature was secured with the intention of ending his life, but this intention arose in the course of having ingested cocaine
16/07/2024 16/07/2024 YATES, Ian William Suicide
17/07/2024 17/07/2024 CHONG, Christopher Misadventure
17/07/2024 17/07/2024 CURWEN, Virginia Natural causes
17/07/2024 17/07/2024 FINCH, Charlene Louise Charlene Louise FINCH died on the 8th March 2024 at The Royal Preston Hospital, Preston. She died as a result of the effects of a large, spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage from which she did not recover. It is not possible to determine what caused the bleed, to which a contributory factor was likely to be opiate misuse
17/07/2024 17/07/2024 JACKSON, Glenis Margaret Glenis Margaret JACKSON died on the 9th April 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital. On the 30th March 2024, Mrs JACKSON suffered a mechanical fall and sustained fractures to her right superior and inferior pubic rami and a small pelvic haematoma. A scan of her abdomen and pelvis revealed an inoperable ischaemic segment of bowel and she was treated palliatively until her death. Mrs JACKSON'S death was also contributed to by her frailty 
17/07/2024 17/07/2024 TATLOCK, Janice Alcohol related
18/07/2024 18/07/2024 JACKSON, Elaine Mary Elaine Mary JACKSON died at Royal Preston Hospital on the 14th of November 2023 from an infection. She suffered from Parkinson's disease had mobility issues and was admitted to hospital on the 15th of October 2023 following a witnessed fall onto her face. In hospital, she suffered a further fall becoming increasingly more frail and experienced swallowing difficulties due to her comorbidities. 
18/07/2024 18/07/2024 SOUSA, Jose Drug related death
18/07/2024 18/07/2024 TAYLOR, Julie Julie Aileen TAYLOR died on the 28th October 2023 at the Royal Blackburn hospital as a result of bleeding following a necessary medical procedure to treat a blockage to her bile duct. Mrs TAYLOR had a previous Whipple's procedure in 2010 which left her with altered anatomy and meant that options to treat her bile duct blockage were limited. Her care was transferred between two hospital trusts which resulted in treating clinicians having incomplete medical information about Mrs TAYLOR's deterioration. She was awaiting a procedure under general anaesthetic which was delayed and whilst awaiting that procedure Mrs TAYLOR became acutely unwell which necessitated an emergency procedure following which she developed uncontrollable bleeding and died.
18/07/2024 18/07/2024 THOMAS, David John Accidental death
19/07/2024 19/07/2024 BOYD, Murray Carlisle Murray Carlisle BOYD died on the 12th May 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital as a result of a myocardial infarction. Mr BOYD presented to the Royal Lancaster Infirmary earlier in the day and was correctly diagnosed as suffering a myocardial infarction. A transfer was arranged for specialist cardiology care at the Blackpool Victoria Hospital, however, on route Mr BOYD became too unwell for transfer and was re routed to the Royal Preston Hospital where he died. It took a significant amount of time for the ambulance to attend the Royal Lancaster Infirmary to facilitate the transfer of Mr BOYD to the Blackpool Victoria Hospital. However investigations conclude that this was due to service demand and not error. 
19/07/2024 19/07/2024 PILSWORTH, Theresa Theresa Marie PILSWORTH died at Flat 1 Sunacre Court, Maple Avenue, Morecambe on 28th January 2024 having suffered a thromboembolism following drug ingestion and immobility
23/07/2024 23/07/2024 JOBSON, Badley Reece Bradley Reece JOBSON died at his home on the 10th of February 2024 and whilst there was evidence of cocaine use it is not possible to determine any contribution to his death
23/07/2024 23/07/2024 LANG, Clifford James Clifford James LANG died on 25 January 2024 at East Lancashire Hospice, Park Lee Road, Blackburn. Following chest pain Mr LANG was diagnosed with lung cancer and palliative care commenced. He was admitted to hospital following showing signs of confusion and was diagnosed with a tumour in his brain. Mr LANG then suffered a fall in hospital when he was sat at the end of the bed, whilst his bed was being changed. He should not have been left at the end of the bed which contributed to the fall. A traumatic subdural and subarachnoid haemorrhage was diagnosed. He was discharged to a hospice to continue palliative care.
24/07/2024 24/07/2024 JENNEYS, Tanya Rochelle Tanya Rochelle JENNEYS died on the 25th April 2024 at The Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn. Ms JENNEYS was admitted to hospital with infective endocarditis but was non-compliant with treatment and medication plans. She suffered a cardiac arrest and did not recover. Ms JENNEYS also had a history of illicit drug use which contributed to her death 
24/07/2024 24/07/2024 SMITH, Irene Irene SMITH died on the 19th April 2024 at 28 Kirkstone Avenue, Blackburn. On the 12th March 2024, she suffered an unwitnessed fall at her home and sustained an intracerebral bleed. There were no treatment options available for Irene, who had significant underlying health conditions and was increasingly frail. It is not possible to determine whether an accident or a medical event caused Irene to fall 
24/07/2024 24/07/2024 WILKINSON, Mark Stephen Drug related
25/07/2024 25/07/2024 BERNHAGEN, Michelle Suicide
25/07/2024 25/07/2024 HALLIWELL, Willliam James Industrial disease
25/07/2024 25/07/2024 HOLMES, Mandy Marie Suicide
25/07/2024 25/07/2024 LUND, Anthony Industrial disease
25/07/2024 25/07/2024 PICKLES, Sheila Accident
25/07/2024 25/07/2024 SWALES, Michael Drug related
26/07/2024 26/07/2024 BONNEY, Anne Mary Anne Mary BONNEY suffered an unwitnessed fall in January 2024 resulting in a bleed on her brain which developed, requiring surgery undertaken on 7th March 2024. Following the operation there was a fresh bleed most likely caused by an existing medical condition which led to her death at Royal Preston Hospital on 15th March 2024.
26/07/2024 26/07/2024 GLANCY, David Drug related
26/07/2024 26/07/2024 GRAHAM, Linda Rose Alcohol related
26/07/2024 26/07/2024 SANDIFORD, Alfred Alfred SANDIFORD died at Royal Preston Hospital on the 9th of June 2024 from an infection following falls at his home resulting in a head injury
30/07/2024 30/07/2024 CARUS, Margaret Margaret CARUS died on 24 July 2024 following a fall at her home address in the garden on 20 July 2024. Her death was caused by injuries sustained in the fall but contributed to significantly by her underlying diseases.
30/07/2024 31/07/2024 HATCH, James Christian William Suicide
30/07/2024 30/07/2024 KELLY, Robert Joseph Misadventure
30/07/2024 30/07/2024 REA, Wendy Josephine Wendy Josephine REA who suffered from a number of comorbidities including renal failure died at her home on the 22nd of April 2024 from an infection following an earlier collapse at her home resulting in a fracture of her femur requiring surgery on the 5th of January 2024, the site of which became infected
01/08/2024 01/08/2024 BANNISTER, Joan Natural causes
01/08/2024 01/08/2024 GRAHAM, Bonnie Cianna At 3.30am on 30.3.23 Bonnie Cianna GRAHAM, aged six weeks, was found unresponsive at home. She did not respond to resuscitation efforts and passed away at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. She had a cold and mild constipation in the days before but was otherwise well. She was last was fed at 2am on 30.3.23 before going back to sleep next to her twin. There was nothing occluding her face at the time she was discovered and it is not been possible to ascertain the cause of her death. 
01/08/2024 01/08/2024 PERNA, Jack Laurie Jack Laurie PERNA was found deceased on 25 February 2024 at his home address. He had been suffering with a chest infection. Toxicology identified drugs in Jack's body which had a respiratory depressant effect. The combination of the bronchopneumonia with the drugs caused his death 
05/08/2024 05/08/2024 BOSTOCK, Peter Frank Peter Frank BOSTOCK died on 9 May 2024 at Sutton Grange Care Home, Banks, Southport. Mr BOSTOCK was admitted to hospital following a fall at the care home where he resided. A left fractured neck of femur was diagnosed which was operated upon. He was subsequently discharged back to the care home but was noticed to be increasing in frailty. He did not recover. 
05/08/2024 05/08/2024 GREENFIELD, Richard Lee Suicide
05/08/2024 05/08/2024 McMAHON, Christopher James Drug-related
05/08/2024 05/08/2024 RAYYAZ, Mohammad Drug related death
05/08/2024 05/08/2024 WIGNALL, Theresa Theresa WIGNALL died on the 14th December 2023 at the River Lune, Low Road, Lancaster. Mrs WIGNALL suffered with significant mental health problems following the loss of her adult son in early 2023. Mrs WIGNALL had received both inpatient and community mental health support. She was taking a number of medications to support her mental health, one of which was discontinued due to fears about possible addiction. Mrs WIGNALL showed no signs of addiction and the removal of this medication without changes to her support plans or existing medication contributed to a decline in her wellbeing. By December 7th 2023, mental health practitioners felt that Mrs WIGNALL required consideration for inpatient admission but a psychiatric review on the 11th December 2023 concluded that she was safe in the community and no referral was made for inpatient care or increased community support. On the morning of December 14th 2023, Mrs WIGNALL drove in her car to the River Lune and entered the water with the intention of ending her own life. This intention must be viewed in the context of her severe psychotic depression and the mental health crisis she was experiencing. 
05/08/2024 05/08/2024 YOUSAF, Adil Suicide
06/08/2024 06/08/2024 DYSON, Lynda Lynda DYSON died having developed an infection from serious pressure damage to her skin. Mrs DYSON was known to be at risk of pressure damage but there were missed opportunities to provide care and treatment for damage once it was identified. Mrs DYSON's health continued to deteriorate and she developed an infection which caused her death, which was contributed to by neglect. 
06/08/2024 06/08/2024 MONK, Rowan Rowan MONK died on the 13th January 2024 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. She had a number of underlying health conditions and had developed boils to her groin. These became infected and on the 4th January 2024 Miss MONK attended hospital by ambulance. It was initially unclear whether she was suffering from cellulitis or necrotising fasciitis and further investigations were necessary prior to reaching a confirmed diagnosis. Miss MONK was taken to theatre for debridement of the skin and underwent a number of procedures before her organs began to fail and she died. Miss MONK's underlying conditions played a role in both the initial development of her boils and infection, and her impaired physiological reserve to fight against the necrotising fasciitis and the trauma of the necessary surgeries which followed. 
06/08/2024 06/08/2024 PASCOE, LYNDA Drug related death
07/08/2024 07/08/2024 ECCLES, Hector Lloyd Road traffic collision 
07/08/2024 07/08/2024 HODSON, Karen Michelle Karen HODSON was found deceased on 12th March 2024. She died of dihydrocodeine toxicity as a result of prescription medication that she had ingested. It has not been possible on the available evidence to determine what she intended in taking the medication.
07/08/2024 07/08/2024 SANDISON, Olivia Rose Olivia SANDISON died having inhaled several aerosol cans, causing a cardiac arrest.
07/08/2024 07/08/2024 STEMPSKI, Dominik Jakub Suicide
08/08/2024 08/08/2024 DOBSON, David John David John DOBSON died on 1 May 2024 at Royal Infirmary, Lancaster in Lancashire. Ten days prior to admission to hospital Mr DOBSON fell in his garden and hit his head. He did not have any symptoms suggesting any serious injury, so did not seek medical treatment until he became unresponsive. A significant brain injury was diagnosed following attendance at the hospital, from which he did not recover
08/08/2024 08/08/2024 GRAHAM, Steven Richard Natural causes
08/08/2024 08/08/2024 RIDGWAY, Kathleen Industrial disease
08/08/2024 08/08/2024 SMITH, Daniel Martin Suicide
09/08/2024 09/08/2024 BANKS, David David BANKS died on 3 August 2024 at Royal Infirmary, Lancaster following a severe chest infection contributed to by a neurological injury sustained in a road traffic collision in 1996
09/08/2024 09/08/2024 BROWN, Margaret Industrial disease
09/08/2024 09/08/2024 SANDERSON, Robert Colin Robert Colin SANDERSON died on the 9th November 2023 at the East Lancashire Hospice, Park Lee Road, Blackburn. He had a number of underlying health conditions which had caused him to develop a leg ulcer. Mr SANDERSON underwent surgery for femoro-posterior tibial bypass on the 27th September 2023 which was uneventful. Following the surgery, Mr SANDERSON suffered a heart attack, following which his graft required repair in a further surgery. After the second surgery, Mr SANDERSON suffered a second heart attack and his wound became infected. A final surgery removed the graft but Mr SANDERSON's health continued to decline and he was transferred to a hospice where he died.
12/08/2024 12/08/2024 WEST, Louise Anne Misadventure
14/08/2024 14/08/2024 BROWN, Bethany Tricia Bethany Tricia BROWN died on 20 March 2024 at her home address. Bethany was found in her bedroom unresponsive. Empty blister packets of her mother's medication were found nearby. She died as a result of the combination of that medication, which she had ingested. It has not been possible to determine what Bethany intended when taking the medication
14/08/2024 14/08/2024 JACKSON, Peter William Alcohol related
14/08/2024 14/08/2024 RIDSDALE, Margaret Theresa Margaret Theresa RIDSDALE died at Royal Blackburn Hospital on the 3rd of November 2023 having ingested and excessive prescribed medication however her intentions at the time could not be determined
15/08/2024 15/08/2024 DAVIES, Marion Marion DAVIES died on the 8th August 2024 at the St John's Hospice, Slyne Road, Lancaster as a result of mesothelioma. Mrs DAVIES' mesothelioma was cause by exposure, directly or indirectly, to asbestos. It is not possible to determine the circumstances of her exposure to asbestos.
15/08/2024 15/08/2024 HARVEY, Kelly Jane Natural Causes
15/08/2024 15/08/2024 LONGWORTH-SMITH, Patricia Alice Suicide
15/08/2024 15/08/2024 MISKIN, John David John David MISKIN died on the 12th of May 2024 at Hope house nursing home Clayton-le-Moors from a condition closely associated with asbestos exposure however where when or how any exposure occurred could not be as ascertained
15/08/2024 15/08/2024 ROSCOE, Laura Jayne Drug related death
15/08/2024 15/08/2024 SORBIE, Jeannette Linda Misadventure
15/08/2024 15/08/2024 WHELAN, John Joseph Suicide
16/08/2024 16/08/2024 GIBNEY, Christopher Francis Thomas Road traffic collision
16/08/2024 16/08/2024 SIMPSON, Peter Edward Peter Edward SIMPSON died on the 27th February 2024 at Plantation Street, Burnley having entered the canal and drowned. Prior to entering the canal, Mr SIMPSON expressed that he was feeling unwell. He had taken medication that morning which causes symptoms including dizziness. Mr SIMPSON was a capable swimmer and if otherwise well would have attempted to exit the canal. There is no evidence that Mr SIMPSON deliberately entered the water.
16/08/2024 16/08/2024 SYMANOWICZ, Adam Janusz Misadventure
19/08/2024 19/09/2024 ARMSTRONG, Stephen John David Suicide
19/08/2024 19/08/2024 EDGE, Dennis Accidental death
19/08/2024 19/08/2024 HORWOOD, Robert James Natural causes
19/08/2024 19/08/2024 MURRAY, Julie Anne Natural
19/08/2024 19/08/2024 PARKER, Benjamin Edwin Misadventure
20/08/2024 20/08/2024 ADAMS, Robert Suicide
20/08/2024 20/08/2024 MALONEY, Simon William Drug related death
21/08/2024 21/08/2024 LAWLOR, Josephine Pia Suicide
21/08/2024 21/08/2024 ORD, Jason Leonard Road traffic collision
21/08/2024 21/08/2024 PORTER, Roger Philip Roger Philip PORTER died at Royal Blackburn Hospital on the 8th of April 2024 from multi organ failure following surgery undertaken on the 5th of April 2024 for a perforated duodenal ulcer. Whilst the diagnosis and operation were delayed it is unlikely that due to his comorbidities earlier surgery would have extended his life.
22/08/2024 22/08/2024 RICHARDSON, Janet Janet RICHARDSON died on 1 October 2023 at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn. Janet was admitted to hospital (following a fall at home) where a traumatic head injury was diagnosed from which she did not recover. It has not been possible on the available to determine how the fall occurred
23/08/2024 23/08/2024 AKRAM, Malik Malik Faisal AKRAM died shortly after 9pm on 15 January 2022 at the Congegation Beth Israel Synagogue at 6100 Pleasant Run Road, Colleyville, Texas. Malik Faisal AKRAM detained hostages at the Synagogue and died after being shot by Federal Agents.
27/08/2024 27/08/2024 BLACKSHAW, Gary Edward Gary Edward BLACKSHAW died on the 11th April 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital. Mr BLACKSHAW was an active and adventurous man until he suffered a stroke in 2007 which left him with significant disabilities. By late 2023, his care needs had increased and he was resident at Hulton House Care Home. In the months prior to his death, Mr BLACKSHAW's wellbeing had deteriorated and he suffered significant pressure ulcers which became infected. On the 9th April 2024 Mr BLACKSHAW was admitted to hospital and noted to have low oxygen saturations. He died on the 11th April 2024 as a result of pneumonia which was not evident in blood tests or x-rays taken in life.
28/08/2024 28/08/2024 DUNNE, Stuart Drug related death
28/08/2024 28/08/2024 LANG, Philip Alan Suicide
28/08/2024 28/08/2024 MATAK, Irfan Ibrahim Drug related death
29/08/2024 29/08/2024 HUGHES, Jefferey Frederick Jeffrey Frederick HUGHES died on 25 February 2024 at East Lancashire Hospice, Park Lee Road, Blackburn in Lancashire. Mr HUGHES was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent a bronchoscopy to review his lungs but suffered a hypoxaemic cardiac arrest due to pulmonary haemorrhage from the biopsy needle, which is a known but rare complication of the procedure. He subsequently suffered from confusion and his health deteriorated before being admitted to a hospice 
29/08/2024 29/08/2024 PIKE, Phillip Misadventure
29/08/2024 29/08/2024 ROBERTSON, Angus Herbert Donald Angus Herbert Donald ROBERTSON, a serving Naval Officer, died on the 27th March 2024 at the Asklepios Klinik St Georg, Hamburg, Germany. Lieutenant ROBERTSON had been on a night out with colleagues, following which he returned to his cabin and secured a ligature. He was found by colleagues and resuscitation was initially successful, which allowed for a transfer to hospital. Lieutenant ROBERTSON later died of injuries caused by the ligature. The ligature was tied deliberately by Lieutenant ROBERTSON with the intention to at that time to end his own life. However, he had no known mental health difficulties, a successful and promising career and close personal and family relationships. There is no evidence of prior planning to end his life.
30/08/2024 05/09/2024 BOOTH, Benjamin John Misadventure
03/09/2024 03/09/2024 HARE, Kenneth John Kenneth John HARE died on the 15th March 2024 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital as a result of an aortic root abscess. Mr HARE underwent surgery in May 2023 to treat an underlying heart condition. Following that surgery, his health deteriorated and despite significant interventions he did not recover.
05/09/2024 05/09/2024 HILTON, Elainena Sylvia Edna Elainena Sylvia Edna HILTON died on the 22nd April 2024 at the Salford Royal Hospital as a result of acute liver failure. Ms HILTON had a complex medical history following development of acute mesenteric ischaemia in 2023 which required multiple surgeries and left her with a permanent central line in situ. In April 2024, Ms HILTON became unwell and then developed acute liver failure, caused by an infection from her central line. Despite treatment, her liver failed and caused her death.
05/09/2024 05/09/2024 MURTAGH, Edward George On 7 June 2024 Edward George MURTAGH, who was suffering from advanced dementia and depression, was found lying on the floor of the bedroom in his care home accommodation having looped the cord of the bedside call bell around his neck, as a result of which he suffered fatal injury. By reason of his dementia, his intention when he put the cord around his neck cannot be established.
05/09/2024 05/09/2024 PLOWRIGHT, Paul Drug related death
06/09/2024 06/09/2024 BRADSHAW, Barbara Barbara BRADSHAW died on the 28th April 2024 at the Lowfield House Residential Home, Railway View Avenue, Clitheroe, as a result of injuries she sustained falling from her wheelchair. Mrs BRADSHAW had previously suffered a stroke which left her requiring the use of a wheelchair. On the 27th April 2024, Mrs BRADSHAW slid out of her wheelchair, injuring herself. Paramedics attended but Mrs BRADSHAW did not wish to attend at hospital and died the following morning.
09/09/2024 09/09/2024 GOFF, Derek Anthony Suicide
09/09/2024 09/09/2024 GREENWOOD, Jon Barrie William Suicide
09/09/2024 09/09/2024 LAYCOCK, Connor Christopher Drug related
09/09/2024 09/09/2024 SIMPSON, Michael James Suicide
09/09/2024 09/09/2024 TOWERS, Michael David Misadventure
09/09/2024 09/09/2024 WALKER, Rosie Rosie WALKER died on the 29th May 2022 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary as a result of impaired breathing, having fallen asleep on a sofa with her father. The impairment to Rosie's breathing was entirely unintentional and a consequence of the sleeping environment and not a deliberate act.
10/09/2024 10/09/2024 BUTTERWORTH, Alan Alan BUTTERWORTH died on the 2nd May 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital as a result of bleeding within his brain. Mr BUTTERWORTH had been an inpatient at the hospital since early April 2024 and was suffering with metastatic cancer. On the 30th April 2024, Mr BUTTERWORTH got out of bed and became dizzy which caused him to fall and bang his head. The fall caused bleeding within his brain which caused his death.
10/09/2024 10/09/2024 NUNN, Susan Susan NUNN died on the 6th February 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital as a result of bleeding in her brain following a biopsy. Mrs NUNN had recently been diagnosed with a glioblastoma and was undertaking a biopsy to establish possible treatment options. Following the biopsy, Mrs NUNN suffered with bleeding in her brain which caused her death. Bleeding is a recognised complication of the biopsy process.
11/09/2024 11/09/2024 CUNLIFFE, Michael John Michael John CUNLIFFE died on the 13th June 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital after suffering a stroke. In the early hours of the 7th June 2024 Mr CUNLIFFE had a fall down stairs at home which caused bleeding within his brain. He was taken to the hospital and whilst in hospital suffered the stroke which caused his death. It is not possible to determine whether an accident or medical event caused Mr CUNLIFFE to fall.
11/09/2024 11/09/2024 VICKERS, David Misadventure
12/09/2024 12/09/2024 BROMILOW, Gladys Ruth On 16th December 2023 Gladys Bromilow was admitted to Chorley District Hospital with infections to her legs and lungs. Prior to discharge, on 11th January 2024 she fell and fractured her hip. She was transferred to Royal Preston Hospital for surgery on 12th January 2024, which was uneventful. Despite ongoing post-operative treatment she developed Covid pneumonitis and suffered an exacerbation of her long standing lung conditions and passed away on 20th January 2024.
12/09/2024 12/09/2024 FARADAY, Katherine Suicide
12/09/2024 12/09/2024 HAWTHORNTHWAITE, John John HAWTHORNTHWAITE, otherwise known as Jack HAWTHORNTHWAITE, was found deceased on the 7th February 2024 at Brussels Road, Darwen. Mr HAWTHORNTHWAITE had suffered with dementia and last lived at the Highfield Residential Home. He was prone to leaving the home. On the 13th March 2001, Mr HAWTHORNTHWAITE left the home and did not return. A police investigation did not locate him. His skeletal remains were discovered at Brussels Road and due to this it has not been possible to ascertain Mr HAWTHORNTHWAITE's cause of death. There is no evidence to suggest that he was the victim of any crime or intended to end his own life.
12/09/2024 12/09/2024 JONES, Dennis John Drug related
12/09/2024 12/09/2024 McDONALD, Brian Lawrence Suicide
12/09/2024 12/09/2024 STONE, Bronya Alisa Suicide
12/09/2024 12/09/2024 WAREING, Anne Yvonne Accidental death
12/09/2024 12/09/2024 ZIELINSKI, Marcin Wojciech Marcin Wojciech ZIELINSKI was found deceased on the 7th April 2024 at 29 Sun Street, Lancaster. It is not possible to determine whether Mr ZIELINSKI died as a result of the potentially fatal amount of alcohol he ingested shortly before his death or whether his death was the result of ischaemic heart disease. Mr ZIELINSKI's death may have resulted from the combined effects of both excessive alcohol consumption and sudden cardiac failure
13/09/2024 13/09/2024 BULL, Thomas James Accidental death
13/09/2024 13/09/2024 McGOWAN, Allan William Allan William MCGOWAN was found dead at his home on the 13th of April 2024 having ingested an excess of drugs including heroin although there was no evidence available to explain his drug use or the circumstances in which the drugs were taken
13/09/2024 13/09/2024 MENGELLA, Diane Jacqueline Diane MENGELLA was admitted to hospital on 5th February 2024 following left leg pain. She was found to have ischaemia in the leg and a decision was made to amputate the same day. Following amputation the ischaemia continued and despite care and treatment the condition of the amputation site and Ms MENGELLA's health deteriorated. Following surgery there was a prolonged period of immobility, causing Ms MENGELLA to develop pressure sore damage, which led to an infection. Also identified during this period a necrotic lung mass. Both the infection and the lung mass contributed to Ms MENGELLA's decline. Ms MENGELLA continued to deteriorate but was discharged to receive palliative care in the community. She was re-admitted to hospital to manage the ischaemic amputation site and pressure damage but her health continued decline. Ms MENGELLA was again discharged for palliative care in the community. She died at home on 30th April 2024.
13/09/2024 13/09/2024 NIXON, George Natural causes
16/09/2024 16/09/2024 BEAUMONT, Michael George Suicide
16/09/2024 16/09/2024 BLACKBURN, Joanne Linda Misadventure
16/09/2024 16/09/2024 EMERSON, Patricia King Patricia King EMERSON died on the 24th June 2024 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. On the 22nd June 2024, Mrs EMERSON suffered a fall at her home and sustained an intracerebral bleed. There were no treatment options available for Mrs EMERSON, who had significant underlying health conditions which were being investigated at the time of her death. It is not possible to determine whether an accident or a medical event caused Mrs EMERSON to fall
16/09/2024 16/09/2024 GILL, Jack Jack GILL died on the 18th July 2024 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary as a result of injuries he sustained in a fall from a parked car. 
16/09/2024 16/09/2024 HUDSON, Mary Irene Mary Irene HUDSON died on the 13th July 2024 at the Favordale Home for the Elderly, Byron Road, Colne as a result of epithelioid mesothelioma. The mesothelioma was caused by exposure to asbestos. It has not been possible to determine the source of Mrs HUDSON's exposure to asbestos which may have been via her employment and may additionally or alternatively have been via her husband's employment.
16/09/2024 16/09/2024 KEY, Brian Misadventure
16/09/2024 16/09/2024 MARTIN, Kenneth Leslie Kenneth Leslie MARTIN died on the 19th May 2024 at 47a Salford Road, Galgate, Lancaster, as a result of malignant mesothelioma in circumstances where it cannot be established if or when he was ever exposed to asbestos during the course of his working life
16/09/2024 16/09/2024 SENIOR, Eva Road traffic collision
16/09/2024 16/09/2024 WILFORD, Mavis Mavis WILFORD died on the 5th July 2024 at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan, as a result of injuries she sustained in a fall. It is not possible to determine whether an accident or medical event caused Mrs WILFORD to fall. She reported feeling dizzy immediately prior to falling. 
17/09/2024 17/09/2024 COLETTA, Benjamin Antonio Suicide
17/09/2024 17/09/2024 FOREMAN, John John FOREMAN died on the 12th May 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital. He was admitted to hospital on the 26th April 2024 following a fall whilst out walking which caused a fracture to his neck of femur that was surgically treated. After the surgery, whilst an inpatient, Mr FOREMAN got out of bed where he slipped and fell. This second fall caused a bleed within his brain. To attempt to stop the bleeding, Mr FOREMAN's blood thinning medication was discontinued and he developed a pulmonary embolism which caused his death.
17/09/2024 17/09/2024 GRIFFIN, Joseph Joseph GRIFFIN died during a procedure to insert a stent to treat an acute thrombotic occlusion. The thrombus had developed at the site of a previously grafted aortic stent. Mr GRIFFIN had a number of pre-existing cardiac issues. On 3rd May 2024 he suffered a cardiac event which led to his collapse. He was taken to accident and emergency where a CT scan revealed the thrombus. Advice was sought from specialist teams but it was decided that as Mr GRIFFIN was critically ill, cardiothoracic surgical intervention was not appropriate. A decision was made to insert a further stent but Mr GRIFFIN died during the procedure.
17/09/2024 17/09/2024 HOLT, Philip Anthony Road traffic collision
17/09/2024 17/09/2024 PUGH, Michael James Drug related death
18/09/2024 18/09/2024 KNIGHT, Wayne Christopher Drug related death
18/09/2024 18/09/2024 SCOTT, Alistair Duncan Alistair Duncan SCOTT who suffered from a number of comorbidities died at Royal Blackburn Hospital on the 11th of April 2024 from an infection having been admitted to hospital on the 5th of April 2024 a dressing on his right foot was not removed until the 9th of April 2024 resulting in an above knee amputation from which he did not recover
19/09/2024 19/09/2024 HOLT, Gabriel Jack Misadventure
19/09/2024 19/09/2024 MEADOW, Joseph Herbert Joseph Herbert MEADOW died at Chorley and South Ribble General Hospital on the 2nd of June 2024 having been exposed to asbestos during his working life although when and where that happened could not be better ascertained
19/09/2024 19/09/2024 WATERHOUSE, James Peter James Peter WATERHOUSE was found dead at his home on the 3rd of May 2024 however no cause of death could be ascertained due to decomposition
19/09/2024 19/09/2024 WHALLEY, Jonathan James Suicide
20/09/2024 20/09/2024 CANT, Christine Natural causes
20/09/2024 20/09/2024 ECCLES, Frederick Accidental death
20/09/2024 20/09/2024 HOLMES, Peter John Suicide
20/09/2024 20/09/2024 JARZECKI, Jakub Stanislaw Drug related death
23/09/2024 23/09/2024 BHAYAT, Mohammed Salim Drugs related death
23/09/2024 23/09/2024 HALL, Stuart Antony Drugs related death
23/09/2024 23/09/2024 QUIGLEY, David Drugs related death
24/09/2024 24/09/2024 FORRESTER, Timothy John Drug related death
24/09/2024 24/09/2024 MULLEN, Jan Elizabeth Misadventure
24/09/2024 24/09/2024 ORMISHER, Thomas Misadventure
24/09/2024 24/09/2024 THORNTON, David Alan Suicide
24/09/2024 27/09/2024 YOUNG, Marina Sharon Marina Sharon YOUNG died on 22 June 2022 after a 39 hour wait for a hospital bed in Royal Preston Hospital's Accident & Emergency Department. Her death, due to asthma, was preventable and was caused by neglect characterised both by a gross failure to provide appropriate assessment and medical care and an inadequate escalation of her management to specialist physicians or ITU.
25/09/2024 25/09/2024 LISHMAN, Allan Allan LISHMAN who suffered from a number of comorbidities died at Royal Blackburn Hospital on the 6th of January 2024 from an infection. He had attended hospital on the 4th of January 2024 following a fall and was managed throughout in the emergency department. There was evidence of poor monitoring of his observations and medications prior to his death.
25/09/2024 25/09/2024 PININGTON, Pauline Mary Pauline Mary PININGTON died on 5 July 2023 at Royal Infirmary, Lancaster in Lancashire. Pauline underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in order to remove common bile duct stones and was discharged shortly after the ERCP following an Xray which identified the stones had been removed. However, she had been suffering with significant abdominal pain following the procedure, so reattended the hospital the following day. She was diagnosed with sepsis due to cholangitis and antibiotic treatment started. A CT scan was undertaken later that evening which unexpectedly revealed multiple gallstones, dilatation of bile ducts and stones in the distal common bile duct causing biliary dilatation. By this stage Pauline was very unwell. A surgical review completed the next day identified the need to improve biliary drainage but Pauline deteriorated before the treatment plan was put in place and did not recover
26/09/2024 26/09/2024 FALLOWS, Joseph Joseph FALLOWS died on the 4th July 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Mr FALLOWS underwent surgery on the 27th June 2023 to remove a tumour in his bowel. Following his surgery, he initially recovered well but then his health deteriorated. Early signs of deterioration were not noted and escalated and Mr FALLOWS struggled with significant pain. By the 3rd July 2023, Mr FALLOWS was significantly unwell and he was taken for emergency surgery which revealed that his large and small bowel had died as a result of a lack of blood flow caused by a blood clot. Mr FALLOWS' care was reorientated to palliative care and he died in the early hours of the 4th July 2023.
27/09/2024 27/09/2024 BUSFIELD, Martin Anthony Suicide
27/09/2024 27/09/2024 SCHOLLICK, Stephen Paul Misadventure 
30/09/2024 30/09/2024 HORN, Martin John Accident
30/09/2024 30/09/2024 REDMAN, James Albert Suicide
30/09/2024 30/09/2024 SIEGEL, Rollo George Drugs related death
01/10/2024 01/10/2024 MILLS, Tony Allan Suicide
01/10/2024 01/10/2024 PICKSTOCK, Graeme Alcohol related
02/10/2024 02/10/2024 BARKER, Kay Kay BARKER died on the 20th January 2024 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Mrs BARKER had been diagnosed in late 2023 with bowel cancer for which she had undergone surgery and chemotherapy. On the 19th January 2024, Mrs BARKER was noted to have low blood pressure and was feeling unwell. She attended the Burnley General Hospital and was later transferred to the Royal Blackburn Hospital. On the 20th January 2024 at around 15:45, Mrs BARKER collapsed in a toilet cubicle and despite attempts to resuscitate her, she died as a result of pulmonary embolism. Mrs BARKER was at increased risk of pulmonary embolism due to her cancer and chemotherapy.
03/10/2024 03/10/2024 ARCHER, Alun Natural causes
04/10/2024 04/10/2024 BARNES, George Edward Drug related
04/10/2024 04/10/2024 EVANS, Norman Arthur Norman Arthur EVANS died on the 5th July 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital. Mr EVANS was the carer for his wife and was found having fallen from his bed by her. Assistance was not sought immediately due to the cognitive needs of his wife. Mr EVANS had suffered bleeding within his brain as a result of his fall and also tested positive for COVID-19. Whilst in hospital, his condition deteriorated and his care was re-orientated to palliative care. It is not possible to determine whether an accident or medical event caused Mr EVANS to fall from his bed.
04/10/2024 04/10/2024 JOSLIN, David Joseph Suicide
07/10/2024 07/10/2024 LIVESEY, Lena Natural causes
08/10/2024 08/10/2024 MOSS, Jacqueline Gail Jacqueline Gail MOSS died on the 21st January 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital. Mrs MOSS suffered a subarachnoid haemorrhage caused by an aneurysm in 2016, following which her health deteriorated. By December 2022, Mrs MOSS was bed bound and required care for all activities of daily living. She had a naso-gastric tube in situ for oral intake. She lived in a care home and during her time there she became dehydrated and constipated, in part due to a lack of appropriate fluid intake and bowel management. Her constipation caused a perforation to her abdominal viscus which resulted in her death. Mrs MOSS' death was contributed to by neglect on the part of the care home responsible for her care.
09/10/2024 09/10/2024 RIMMER, Angela Anita Accidental death
10/10/2024 10/10/2024 GREENHALGH, John James Accident
10/10/2024 10/10/2024 HAY, Phyllis Mary Phyllis Mary HAY who suffered from a number of comorbidities died on the 28th of June 2024 at Saint Catherine's Hospice from an infection following a fall in her care home from her bed on the 21st of June 2024 causing a bleed on her brain. She had been cared for with significantly reduced capacity since her return to the care home on the 5th of June 2024 after her discharge from hospital where she had been treated for a fractured left neck of femur caused by an earlier fall in her care home on the 19th of May 2024 when she had fallen in a bathroom whilst unaccompanied
11/10/2024 11/10/2024 HINES, Rafe Edward Stratford Rafe Edward Stratford HINES died on the 9th of December 2023 at Royal Blackburn hospital from a kidney disorder. He had been admitted to hospital on the 30th of November 2023 following a collapse at his home and underwent an initial consultant review and bloods were taken and analysed. There was no follow-up review or bloods taken thereafter until the 4th of December by which time his condition has significantly deteriorated.
14/10/2024 14/10/2024 BRADY, Scott Lee Scott Lee BRADY died on the 27th May 2024 at 8 Waddington Road, Preston, from the effects of ingesting a fatal quantity of drugs. It has not been possible on the available evidence to determine what Mr BRADY intended by ingesting the drugs
14/10/2024 14/10/2024 COTTAM, Paul Suicide
14/10/2024 14/10/2024 HENDERSON, Candace Accident
14/10/2024 14/10/2024 WARBURTON, Robert Accident
14/10/2024 14/10/2024 WHITTAKER, Philip Andrew Philip Andrew WHITTAKER died on 11 July 2024 at Royal Preston Hospital, Preston in Lancashire. Mr WHITTAKER was admitted to hospital feeling unwell. During an extended stay, he deteriorated. He died as a result of mesenteric ischemia which was caused by reduced blood supply caused by clots which developed as a result of Mr WHITTAKER's age, previous smoking history, diabetes, high blood pressure and prior recreational drug use
15/10/2024 15/10/2024 BLINKHORN, Garry Paul Accident 
15/10/2024 15/10/2024 HOWIESON, Mark Stephen Mark Stephen HOWIESON died on the 6th of July 2024 at his nursing home. He had become progressively more frail following a road traffic collision in 1998 in which he had sustained a traumatic brain injury.
15/10/2024 15/10/2024 MCGOWAN, Caden Misadventure
15/10/2024 15/10/2024 NICOLSON, Robert James Kerr Drug relate death
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