Patient with Down's syndrome starves in hospital

"The NHS must condemn the death of a vulnerable patient who starved to death in hospital after 26 days without being properly fed"

NHS starts inquiry into deaths of
patients with learning difficulties
Monday 19 January 2009


Vulnerable deaths inquiry set up
January 19, 2009


Investigation reveals appalling neglect by NHS
of people with learning disabilities
March 24, 2009
• Report says appropriate care was not provided
• Cases include man who starved in hospital


Will 'shocking' care be addressed?
March 26, 2009


We have met with and apologised.........
March 27, 2009
Problem solved?