Peter Good
2 Jan 2025 · Coroner Chris Morris · Manchester South
The coroner's concerns
1. neglect of elderly resident with infected wounds and poor oral hygiene
“The court heard evidence that a safeguarding alert was raised by nursing staff at Stepping Hill Hospital shortly after admission on the basis that Mr [name redacted] appeared to them very dirty and unkempt with some of his wounds looking and smelling infected. It was further suggested that on admission, Mr [name redacted] was noted to exhibit poor oral hygiene, with calculus-covered teeth which the hospital safeguarding nurse regarded as indicative of prolonged neglect.”