Martina Ferguson says it is important families are with them
There must be legislative change to ensure that elderly and vulnerable patients do not die alone in hospital, a bereaved daughter has told the Covid-19 Inquiry.
Her mother Ursula Derry died aged 88 from Covid-19 in January 2021 at Craigavon Area Hospital. The inquiry heard that Ms Derry was moved to the hospital from a care home just before Christmas 2020 suffering from a high heart rate. She said: “I told them ‘I am my mummy’s care partner. I am not sure if you are familiar with the guidance but you should be’. At that time, the care partner guidance was endorsed and released by the Department of Health and the Executive.”
Her mother died on January 4. Asked what she wanted the inquiry to consider, Ms Ferguson said: “What we are looking at is a legislative change. We have contacted the First Minister and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly. I would hope our group will be allowed to meet with them and they will make change happen.
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