The inquest heard how Covid meant social care visits and help from family were limited due to restrictions.
An inquest into the death of a 13-month-old from Whitehaven who was killed by the woman who was caring for him has heard that Covid restrictions had a significant impact on his death.The inquest heard how much the Castles had relied on their parents and other family members help and how this was significantly reduced during the pandemic.The chilling lies Laura Castle told in police interview after killing babyMs Hindle said Castle kept repeating that Leiland-James had fallen from the sofa.
The coroner, Dr Nicholas Shaw, described how Laura Castle had sent a message to her husband while he was on a night shift.Independent safeguarding consultant Nicki Pettitt produced a safeguarding practice review following Leiland-James' death. She concluded that "Cumbria County Council followed policy and procedures", adding that his would-be adoptive parents were found to be a "good match" for him.
However, she did point out flaws in the medical and financial checks of the couple, with parts of the assessment relying on the couple being honest and declaring debt and mental and physical conditions."The system relies on adopters being open and honest about their physical and mental health."Dr Shaw concluded the Castles had been "economical with the truth"."I feel for those who want to adopt, do so honestly and in good faith.
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