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Inquest conclusions

Date of inquest Date inquest concluded Name of deceased Conclusion
31/07/2026 31/08/2026 ASH, David William Drug related death
05/08/2026 06/08/2026 GLASGOW, William John Natural causes
05/08/2026 05/08/2026 WASILEWSKI, Sylwester Robert Mr Sylwester Robert WASILEWSKI died on the 18th December 2025 at Hawkhurst Nursing Home in Blackburn from the effects of hypoglycaemia. Mr WASILEWSKI had been an inpatient in Blackburn hospital between 13th October 2025 until his discharge to the care home on the 17th December 2025. Mr WASILEWSKI had type 1 diabetes which was controlled with insulin. Whilst a hospital inpatient, a recommendation to reduce his short acting insulin dose had been made but his prescription was not changed. He did not receive a diabetic specialist nursing review before he was discharged. Consequently, upon admission to the care home, he received an excessive dose of his insulin which contributed to his death. He was observed sleeping with an untouched meal near to his bed, around two hours before he was found collapsed. Mr WASILEWSKI was found unresponsive a short time after and despite resuscitation he was pronounced deceased by paramedics. Mr WASILEWSKI has a number of underlying comorbidities which contributed to his death. 
06/08/2026 06/08/2026 BRENNAN, Elias Death of unascertained cause with no evidence of trauma or identifiable disease process.
07/08/2026 07/08/2026 AINSWORTH, Doreen Death caused by stroke and contributed to by traumatic fractures and a lack of anticoagulant medication. 
07/08/2026 07/08/2026 REA, Ian David Suicide
11/08/2026 11/08/2026 DAVIES, Julie Victoria Natural causes
12/08/2026 12/08/2026 CLARKSON, Andrew Paul Andrew CLARKSON died on the 4th November 2024 in St Catherine's Hospice, Preston. Mr CLARKSON died from a hospital acquired pneumonia with cavitation and empyema which he developed following a prolonged hospital admission. Mr CLARKSON was admitted to Preston hospital on the 26th September 2024 following a fall in his supported living home and he was diagnosed with campylobacter which was treated conservatively. He was considered medically optimised for discharge and moved to a ward where he did not receive the necessary nutrition and hydration for a number of days causing him to become very dehydrated and malnourished. He suffered an acute deterioration on the 17th October 2024 and was admitted to the Critical Care Unit however his condition continued to deteriorate and care was orientated to palliation and he was moved to St Catherine's Hospice. His death was contributed to by a number of failures in care and neglect. 
13/08/2026 13/08/2026 CATHERALL, Peter Joseph Peter Joseph CATHERALL died on 28 September 2025 at Hillcroft Nursing Home, Chapel Lane, Galgate, Lancaster in Lancashire. Mr CATHERALL died as a result of bronchopneumonia caused by malignant mesothelioma and metastatic prostatic adenocarcinoma. It has not been possible on the available evidence to determine what caused the mesothelioma.
13/08/2026 13/08/2026 CHARNOCK, Christian Thomas Christian Thomas CHARNOCK died on 26 November 2025 at his home address. Mr CHARNOCK had a history of suffering with his mental health. Evidence was heard that this resulted in him drinking alcohol which then caused a decline in his physical health including problems with his liver and he became increasingly frail. He was discovered unresponsive in his bedroom when his family checked on him. Toxicological testing revealed Mr CHARNOCK had consumed Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) which caused his death. Mr CHARNOCK's reduced liver function increased the risk of a fatal outcome from MDMA 
13/08/2026 13/08/2026 COSTELLO, Joseph Suicide
13/08/2026 13/08/2026 CURWEN, Raymond Frank Raymond Frank CURWEN died on 11 May 2026 at Royal Infirmary, Lancaster in Lancashire. Following an unwitnessed fall at the care home where Mr CURWEN was residing, he was admitted to hospital where a fractured right pubic rami and acetabulum was diagnosed. Mr CURWEN developed a right elbow infective olecranon bursa secondary to a laceration sustained during the fall. Although this was treated with antibiotics, Mr CURWEN developed ketosis before developing pulmonary oedema. Despite treatment he did not recover
13/08/2026 13/08/2026 HILLMAN, Neil Jack Mr Neil Jack HILLMAN died on the 17th December 2025 in Blackburn Hospital from complications arising from an angiogram procedure performed on the 12th November 2025 to revascularize the circulation to his left lower limb. Following the index procedure, Mr HILLMAN reattended hospital on the 23rd November 2025 and there was a delay in recognising the infected right groin pseudoaneurysm and taking him to theatre. Mr HILLMAN suffered a major haemorrhage which would have otherwise been avoided and this materially contributed to his death. Mr HILLMAN required thereafter a above knee amputation and subsequently developed a prolonged period of infection. Despite antibiotic treatment he continued to deteriorate and he developed multi-organ failure. His care was orientated to palliation prior to his death. He had underlying comorbidities of diabetes, hypertension and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease which reduced his physiological reserve further.
13/08/2026 14/08/2026 SOUTH, Alan Alan SOUTH died Royal Blackburn Hospital on the 9th of February 2025 having contracted pneumonia. He had been admitted to hospital on the 14th of January 2025 suffering from cholangitis which required an urgent procedure. That was delayed due to his medication, his lung function, and a fractured neck of femur sustained in an unwitnessed fall on the Ward on the 22nd of January 2025. A previous admission to hospital in September 2024 when cholangitis had been suspected had not been followed up with an outpatient appointment or further necessary investigation despite the results of blood tests that had been taken. 
14/08/2026 14/08/2026 BROWN, Zak William Drug related
14/08/2026 14/08/2026 DUDLEY, Janice Mary Accident
14/08/2026 14/08/2026 MURRAY, Anne Margaret Suicide
17/08/2026 17/08/2026 BURTON, Geoffrey Charles Industrial disease
17/08/2026 17/08/2026 CUMMINGS, James Drugs related death
17/08/2026 19/08/2026 FUGE, David Mr David FUGE died on 12 September 2024. The medical cause of death is hypertensive and ischaemic heart disease. Mr FUGE had pre existing medical conditions of high blood pressure and high cholesterol. These are know risk factors for cardiac events. Mr FUGE had reported feeling unwell from the 7 September and on the 10 September a code blue was called. The attending nurse completed physical observations and an ECG was performed. These were reported within normal range and the ambulance was stood down. There was a missed opportunity for assessment by an ambulance crew on the 10 September. Given the circumstances, medical records could have also been checked to identify relevant past medical history and potential risk factors for a cardiac event. On the 11 September, Mr FUGE was seen by a HCA due to feeling unwell and he reported a burning sensation in his chest. Physical observations were completed. There was a missed opportunity for escalation to the healthcare team or to a code blue. There was also a failure in effective handover of Mr FUGE's recent physical health presentation.
17/08/2026 17/08/2026 HALLIDAY, Karen Elizabeth Misadventure
17/08/2026 17/08/2026 JENNINGS, Melvyn Death from natural causes contributed to by asbestos exposure in working life.
17/08/2026 17/08/2026 NELSON, Tina Ann Misadventure
18/08/2026 18/08/2026 HODGES, Amie Louise Drug-related death
18/08/2026 18/08/2026 HOWARTH, James Scott James Scott HOWARTH was found deceased on 26 April 2026 in a hotel room where he had been staying at Purple Roomz, Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston in Lancashire. Mr HOWARTH died as a result of ketoacidosis caused by chronic use of alcohol and illicit substances. His death was contributed to by traumatic injuries that were self-inflicted. Mr HOWARTH suffered from mental health issues which contributed to the self-infliction of his injuries. Mr HOWARTH was not receiving any active support for his mental health at the time of his death including not receiving medication for his underlying mental health condition 

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