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Teen's Death in Care Sparks Inquest Over Mental Health Service
22 Jun
Summary
- Emily Moore died in hospital care shortly after turning 18.
- An inquest is examining her treatment from age 15 onwards.
- Her family expressed profound sorrow and frustration over her care.
An inquest has commenced into the death of Emily Moore, an 18-year-old from Shildon, County Durham, who was found deceased in February 2020. Emily died at Lanchester Road Hospital, run by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV), days after her birthday. Her family has shared their profound sorrow and frustration regarding her treatment.
The inquest, expected to last a month, will scrutinize Emily's mental health care from February 2017, when she was 15. The focus will be on her experiences at West Lane Hospital and Lanchester Road Hospital, both operated by TEWV, where she was a detained patient. She also spent time at a facility run by Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (NTW).
Emily's parents described her as a "bright, beautiful girl" who developed mental health issues as a teenager. They stated her transition to adult services was deeply distressing and occurred shortly before her death. The inquest aims to determine the circumstances, including when and where Emily died, and how she came by her death.
