‘Care gaps, poor communication and a 26-day stay in A&E’ lay behind death

By Katherine Hignett 2025-01-28T05:00:00

A coroner has ordered an integrated care board to fill gaps in its services and address mental health bed shortages following the death of a 29-year-old with autism and ADHD who spent 26 days in A&E.

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