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Investigation and inquest
On 22nd May 2015 I commenced an investigation into the death of John Henry Robinson (aged 84). The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 21st August 2015.
The narrative conclusion in the inquest was that:
On 21st April 2015, Mr Robinson went into Broomcroft House Nursing Home for respite care. It was subsequently recognised that he required admission to a Psychiatric bed but no suitable bed was available. On 9th May 2015 Mr Robinson was admitted to the Northern General Hospital, Sheffield where he remained until his death on 18th May 2015.
The medical cause of death was found to be;
1(a) Acute Kidney injury
1(b) Dehydration
1(c) Severe Depression
2 Dementia, Chronic Kidney Disease, Ischaemic Heart Disease and Diabetes
Circumstances of the death
On 21st April 2015, Mr Robinson went into Broomcroft House Nursing Home for respite care. It was subsequently recognised that he required admission to a Psychiatric bed but no suitable bed was available. On 9th May 2015 Mr Robinson was admitted to the Northern General Hospital, Sheffield where he remained until his death on 18th May 2015.
Coroner’s concerns
The evidence at inquest suggested Mr Robinson required a psychiatric bed on Dovedale, but no such bed was available.
His condition deteriorated and he ultimately died.
The concern is whether sufficient resources are available in this area.
Information checked against the published report and official responses