Parents say there is still ‘a case to answer’ over death
Speaking after the inquest, David Homer said the family felt there was “still a case to answer” over Daniel’s death.
Asked ‘Is it correct to say you are considering legal action?’ he replied: “Oh, absolutely. There is still a case to answer.
“The fact is we have lost – it does not make any difference as far as we are concerned.”
The inquest hearing was just another stage in dealing with Daniel’s death for the family, said Mr Homer.
“Today won’t answer any questions,” he said.
“It is not going to help us to sleep.
“It is just another stage we are going through.
During the hearing, he described the music, car and electronics-crazy son he had lost: “Daniel was a son to be proud of,” he said.
“It was a privilege to have Daniel. He was loved by all – anybody who met him was touched by him.”
Daniel and brother Jack had been devoted, he said: “Two brothers could not have loved each other more.
“They never argued. They loved each other – they just did.”
A statement from Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals Trust said: “Our thoughts are with Mr Homer’s family at this difficult time and we would like again to offer our sincere condolences to them.
“Our staff always try to provide the best possible care to all of our patients. So we take the death of any of our patients very seriously.
“Despite highly-dedicated treatment from the expert team at Freeman Hospital, Daniel’s leukaemia relapsed and sadly, he succumbed to known complications.”