Jessica Birkhead
2 Jun 2016 · Coroner John Tomalin · Exeter and Greater Devon
The coroner's concerns
1. inadequate support services for individuals with learning disabilities
“Although [the deceased] had been referred to a Consultant [name redacted] in learning disability, the other support services offered to [the deceased] were main stream adult services, [the deceased]'s mother, a GP, is of the view that they were not equipped to deal with someone of [the deceased]'s intellectual disabilities.”
2. inappropriate pathways for future cases with learning disabilities
“Perhaps [the deceased]'s case could be looked at to consider the appropriate pathway for others in the future in a similar situation to [the deceased] to give appropriate support and care at a level appropriate taking into account any learning difficulties and associated medical problems.”