Thursday, 28 June 2018

Nico Reed: report details series of failings in care home death

Nico Reed: report details series of failings in care home death Reed, who had cerebral palsy, died aged 23 at an NHS-run facility in Oxfordshire

Failure to provide prompt emergency treatment was among a host of shortcomings that contributed to the death of Nico Reed, a 23-year-old disabled resident at an Oxfordshire care home, an independent investigation has concluded.

The report, commissioned by the Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), also criticises the way Reed’s family were treated by officials after his death, saying they failed to provide appropriate communication and support. Continue reading... The Guardian

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