Fine for Care Home Company After Resident's Death
A care home company has been fined over £1.8 million after a resident, Elizabeth Campbell, 96, choked on food while eating alone in her room.
Elizabeth, also known as Peggy, was a resident of Cradlehall Care Home in Inverness, on a specialist diet of soft, moist, and bite-sized food, requiring close supervision while eating and drinking.
- Peggy was served a meal of macaroni and chips while sitting up in bed at around 5:45 pm on June 11, 2022.
- She was left alone for up to 20 minutes after one of the carers was forced to deal with urgent issues with two other residents.
The care plan stated that she should be closely supervised when eating and drinking.
The company's failures resulted in Peggy's death, highlighting the importance of proper care and supervision in care homes.
Author's summary: Care home company fined £1.8 million after resident's death due to lack of supervision.
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