The inquest touching the death of Delia Haley began this morning at Doncaster Coroners Court before Area Coroner Mrs S L Slater. The inquest is listed for 7 days before a Jury.
Delia Haley, aged 41, was a resident at Aspen House pursuant to Section 3 of The Mental Health Act. Aspen House, operated by Cygnet Healthcare, is a locked rehabilitation facility for people with mental health problems. Delia was diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder and a mild learning disability.
On the morning of the 27 December 2019 at around 8am Delia was discovered unresponsive in bed. An ambulance crew arrived at 08:12hrs and took over active life support. Sadly, Delia was pronounced deceased at 08:36hrs.
Delia, a much-loved mother, daughter, sister and aunt is described by her family as a wonderful woman with a heart-warming and comedic character.
The family have expressed concerns surrounding the management of Delia’s physical health and medication, the quality of observations, the initial emergency response and a power cut which had disabled the call bell system.
The family are represented by Gareth Naylor, Head of Personal Injury and Inquests at Ison Harrison Solicitors and Helena Spector, Counsel of Park Square Chambers.
