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The death of a father who collapsed in a hostel has prompted a coroner to write to Carlisle City Council.
Stephen Hodgson, who was an insulin-dependent diabetic, died of brain damage caused by oxygen starvation three weeks after slipping into unconsciousness at John Street Hostel, Carlisle.
David Roberts, coroner for north and west Cumbria, has invoked his right to make a Rule 43 report.
He told Mr Hodgson?s grieving family that he will personally write to the chief executive of the council to suggest they implement new guidelines for staff on dealing with residents with ?physical medical conditions?.
The inquest in Carlisle heard that the 38-year-old had a history of alcohol problems.
http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/coroner-s-concerns-over-hostel-tragedy-1.990155?referrerPath=news
Stephen Hodgson, who was an insulin-dependent diabetic, died of brain damage caused by oxygen starvation three weeks after slipping into unconsciousness at John Street Hostel, Carlisle.
David Roberts, coroner for north and west Cumbria, has invoked his right to make a Rule 43 report.
He told Mr Hodgson?s grieving family that he will personally write to the chief executive of the council to suggest they implement new guidelines for staff on dealing with residents with ?physical medical conditions?.
The inquest in Carlisle heard that the 38-year-old had a history of alcohol problems.
http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/coroner-s-concerns-over-hostel-tragedy-1.990155?referrerPath=news