Prevention of Future Deaths reports · 2022

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Regulation 28 report to prevent future deaths, reference 2022-0095, written 28 Mar 2022. A coroner writes one of these when an inquest reveals a risk that could cause further deaths unless something changes.

Date of report28 Mar 2022
Reference2022-0095
DeceasedREDACTED
CoronerSean McGovern
Coroner areaWarwickshire
CategoryMental Health related deaths · Suicide (from 2015) · Hospital Death (Clinical Procedures and medical management) related deaths
Organisation namedCoventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
Sourcejudiciary.uk record · original PDF
Responses publishednone published

The report

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Regulation 28:  Prevention of Future Deaths Report  

THIS REPORT IS BEING SENT TO: 

1.

 -Chief Executive at Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust

1. CORONER

I am:  Sean McGovern, Senior Coroner for Warwickshire, Warwick Justice Centre, Newbold Terrace, 
Royal Leamington Spa. 

2. CORONER’S LEGAL POWERS

I make this report under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, paragraph 7, Schedule 5, and 

The Coroners (Investigations) Regulations 2013, regulations 28 and 29.    

3.

INVESTIGATION and INQUEST

On 13th August 2021, I commenced an investigation into the death of 
 (aged 42 
years). The investigation concluded at the end the inquest on 28th March 2022 at Warwickshire 
Coroners Court.  

4. CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE DEATH

 was found hanging on 25 July 2021 at his home address 

. 

On 2nd May 2021, he presented at University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire with 
suicidal ideation. He was seen by a Community Mental health Nurse on 4th May 
2021.  From the 5th May to 20th May 2021 he was given a crisis bed at Harry Salt 
House. He returned home and was seen regularly by the Crisis Team. On 19th June 
he was transferred to Community Mental Health Team.  He was on a waiting list for 
a Care Co-ordinator but a Care -Ordinator was not appointed before he died. On 9th 
July 2021, 
appointed. On 23rd July 2021, 
 telephoned the Mental Health Team 
in a very distressed state asking why the waiting list is so long and explained that he 
didn’t have anyone in the Mental Health Team to talk to. He was explained to him 
that he could go to A&E or call the Samaritans if he felt unsafe. 

 raised her concerns that a Care Co-ordinator had not been 

5. CORONER’S CONCERNS

During the inquest, the evidence and information revealed matters giving rise

 
 to concern. In my opinion, there is a risk that future deaths will occur unless action is taken.  

In the circumstances, it is my statutory duty to report to you.    

The MATTERS OF CONCERN are as follows:  

i. 

ii. 

I am concerned that the failure to appoint a Care Co-ordinator may have contributed to 

 death.  

I am concerned that there remain significant staffing shortages in the North Warwickshire 
area. I heard evidence that staffing was 65% below recommended levels as of March 2022. 

6.  ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN    

In my opinion, action should be taken to prevent future deaths and I believe that you have  

the power to take such action.      

7.  YOUR RESPONSE   

You are  under  a  duty  to  respond  to  this  report  within  56  days  of  the  date  of  this  report,  

namely by 23rd May  2022.    I, the  coroner,  may  extend  the  period.    Your  response  

must contain details of action taken or proposed to be taken, setting out the timetable for  

action. Otherwise you must explain why no action is proposed.     

8.  COPIES and PUBLICATION    

I have sent a copy of my report to the following:   

1.  HHJ Teague QC the Chief Coroner of England & Wales Chief Coroner's 
Office, 11th Floor  Thomas  More,  Royal  Courts  of  Justice,  Strand,  
London,  WC2A  2LL. chiefcoronersoffice@judiciary.gsi.gov.uk   

2. 

I am also under a duty to send a copy of your response to the Chief Coroner and all 

interested persons who in my opinion should receive it. 

I may also send a copy of your response to any other person who I believe may find it 

useful or of interest. 

The Chief Coroner may publish either or both in a complete or redacted or summary 

form. He may send a copy of this report to any person who he believes may find it useful 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 or of interest. 

You may make representations to me, the coroner, at the time of your response, about 

the release or the publication of your response. 

Date: 28th March 2022

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