Care Home Fall Death: Three Plead Guilty
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- Two care workers have pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 83-year-old Shirley Morgan, a resident at New Lodge Nursing Care Home in Derbyshire.The guilty pleas bring an end...
- * Defendants: Two care workers (names not explicitly stated in this excerpt).
Here’s a breakdown of the news article, summarizing the key information:
Summary:
Two care workers have pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 83-year-old Shirley Morgan, a resident at New Lodge Nursing Care Home in Derbyshire.The guilty pleas bring an end to a seven-year inquiry and provide closure for the family. The care home itself was previously fined for failing to provide safe care.
Key Details:
* Victim: Shirley Morgan, 83 years old.
* Defendants: Two care workers (names not explicitly stated in this excerpt).
* Charges: Manslaughter (guilty pleas entered).
* Other Defendant: Lindsey Foster, care home manager, previously pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice.
* Care Home: New Lodge Nursing Care Home.
* Penalty for Care Home: Fined £30,000 in 2022 for failing to provide safe care and treatment.
* Family Reaction: Elaine Froggett, the victim’s daughter-in-law, expressed “enormous relief” at the guilty pleas and stated the family finally has the closure they deserve.
* Police Statement: Det Con Natalie Barnett emphasized that justice has been served and urged vigilance for those with loved ones in care,encouraging people to speak up for those who cannot advocate for themselves.