'We are extremely disappointed": Parents of girl, 12, who died after hospital 'failings' vent frustration to coroner over inquest delays
manchestereveningnews.co.ukParents who are 'fighting for answers' after their daughter died following 'failings' at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital vented their frustration after an inquest into her death was again delayed.
However, in response a coroner promised a 'full and fearless inquiry' into the death of 12-year-old Victoria Olabode. Victoria died at the hospital in July 2019. READ MORE: Police and councils more determined to 'not become another Rochdale' than tackle rising child exploitation, scathing report finds She suffered from sickle cell disease and had been admitted to the hospital that month with breathing difficulties.
Manchester Coroners' Court previously heard that the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) - which runs the hospital - has identified and accepted ‘failings’ in Victoria’s care.
An inquest into her death was due to take place today (Tuesday, February 1). However, it was halted before it started due to an expert witness falling ill.
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