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NHS 'Completely Broken' After Man's Death on A&E Floor
20 Jan
Summary
- A 34-year-old man died on an A&E waiting room floor.
- Family claims staff ignored heart attack warnings.
- MP calls for urgent investigation into hospital culture.
A 34-year-old man, Thomas Casey, died on the A&E waiting room floor at Broomfield Hospital near Chelmsford. His family reported repeatedly warning staff that he was suffering a heart attack, and that requests for a screen to protect his dignity were initially denied.
Marie Goldman, MP for Chelmsford, has stated the NHS is "completely broken" and vowed to hold the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust accountable. She highlighted a need for cultural change within the trust, suggesting staff are overwhelmed and unsupported.
The trust expressed condolences and confirmed an investigation into Mr. Casey's care is ongoing. The Care Quality Commission had previously rated the trust's leadership as "inadequate" due to low staff morale and persistent safety failures.
