inquest

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The inquest heard Ruthie Maternity Services trained individuals on one-day courses for a fee of £450.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The inquest heard it took seven minutes before CPR started because they were waiting for four staff members to lift Leona on to the floor.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Staff told the ambulance service that it was "a prank call", however the records note she had three seizures that day and the inquest heard no staff member asked her why she was seeking help.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The inquest into her death, held in 2025, was told staff who were meant to be observing her were sitting outside her room and could only see her feet.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

“And what is Max going to do about it, that's what I want to know? Does he think he can sit back quietly now that sham inquest is over? Tell me that?”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier