ShocKeD faMily hopes lessons have been learneD

Edna Thompson’s family at last reached the end of their quest to find out why their mother died.

The inquest was opened nine months after Mrs Thompson passed away and, in June, senior coroner Patricia Harding apologised, blaming “unprecedented pressures” on the court system and staffing issues.

Now they finally have an outcome, her daughters said they are as shocked as they are relieved it is finally over.

Daughter Sue Ealding, said: “It is what we expected I think but at least it has proved the hospital was at fault and things needed to be put right.

“The best thing is the hospital said everything is being put into place to make sure it won’t happen to anyone else.

“As long as they stay true to their word that’s good enough for us.”

Mrs Ealding’s sister Ann Brown, added: “I hope they learn something from this and it isn’t a waste of everybody’s time and our mother’s life.”