Mother Criticizes Agency Failures After Daughter's Tragic Death
Beth Langton, 22, from Retford, Nottinghamshire, killed herself after a significant reduction in her mental health support. Her mother, Shelley Macpherson, criticizes the failings in her daughter's care, as highlighted by a coroner's inquest. Efforts to improve interagency communications and care practices are being undertaken by local health authorities.
The mother of Beth Langton, 22, from Retford, Nottinghamshire, who committed suicide by ingesting a poisonous substance she acquired online, has criticized what she sees as 'failings and misunderstandings' in her daughter's care.
Diagnosed with a personality disorder and complex post-traumatic stress disorder, Beth's mental health deteriorated following a significant reduction in support.
The Nottingham Coroner's Court inquest revealed these decisions were based on inaccurate information about her care.
The coroner, Laurinda Bower, highlighted feelings of abandonment and rejection tied to Beth's condition.
Beth's mother, Shelley Macpherson, expressed her distress over the lack of coordinated care, particularly following Beth’s discharge from the Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, which she and her daughter were uncomfortable with.
Melanie Williams from Nottinghamshire County Council and Dr. Susan Elcock of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust said steps were being taken to improve interagency communications and care practices.
Diagnosed with a personality disorder and complex post-traumatic stress disorder, Beth's mental health deteriorated following a significant reduction in support.
The Nottingham Coroner's Court inquest revealed these decisions were based on inaccurate information about her care.
The coroner, Laurinda Bower, highlighted feelings of abandonment and rejection tied to Beth's condition.
Beth's mother, Shelley Macpherson, expressed her distress over the lack of coordinated care, particularly following Beth’s discharge from the Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, which she and her daughter were uncomfortable with.
Melanie Williams from Nottinghamshire County Council and Dr. Susan Elcock of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust said steps were being taken to improve interagency communications and care practices.
