Inquest conclusions
| Date of inquest | Date inquest concluded | Name of deceased | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | 31/03/2026 | PICKSTOCK, Julie Ann | Drug related death |
| 01/04/2026 | 01/04/2026 | HAYDOCK, Joan Margaret | Natural causes |
| 01/04/2026 | 01/04/2026 | JAMES, Robert Michael | Drug related |
| 01/04/2026 | 01/04/2026 | TOWELL, Marcie Gemma | Suicide |
| 02/04/2026 | 02/04/2026 | GORTON, Nicole | Drugs related death |
| 02/04/2026 | 02/04/2026 | HODGSON, Matthew Thomas | Drug related death |
| 02/04/2026 | 02/04/2026 | KHAN, Amin Ul Haq | Misadventure |
| 02/04/2026 | 02/04/2026 | LOWE, Martin Bruce | Accident |
| 02/04/2026 | 02/04/2026 | SCOTT, Simon John | Suicide |
| 02/04/2026 | 02/04/2026 | WALSH, John Oliver | Drink related death |
| 02/04/2026 | 02/04/2026 | WESTWELL, Peter | On 16 October 2025 Peter WESTWELL was admitted to Royal Blackburn Hospital as a result of frequent falls and urinary tract infection, and readmitted from rehabilitation on 15 November 2025, during which investigations revealed a left sided pleural effusion which was the result of a probable mesothelioma, against a work history of likely exposure to asbestos. This condition remained stable and was not requiring active medical treatment when Peter developed a pneumonia and acutely deteriorated on 16 December 2025 leading to his subsequent death on the ward on 18 December 2025. |
| 07/04/2026 | 07/04/2026 | YARMOHAMMADI, Mohammad Zahid | Suicide |
| 09/04/2026 | 09/04/2026 | DINGLE, Tom William | Suicide |
| 09/04/2026 | 09/04/2026 | JACKSON, Louis Ray | Louis Ray JACKSON died at the Royal Preston Hospital on the 7th of November 2024 however a cause of death could not be better ascertained |
| 09/04/2026 | 09/04/2026 | SHIMMIN, Paul William | Suicide |
| 10/04/2026 | 10/04/2026 | COOPER, Martin | Accident |
| 13/04/2026 | 13/04/2026 | FOLEY, Peter John | Accidental |
| 13/04/2026 | 13/05/2026 | HALL, Darren Kenneth | Suicide |
| 14/04/2026 | 14/04/2026 | DUNN, Valerie Dorothy | Mrs Valerie DUNN died on the 9th August 2024 in Preston Hospital when she suffered an out of hospital cardiac arrest caused by a pulmonary embolism as a result of a deep vein thrombosis. Mrs DUNN underwent total right hip replacement surgery in June 2024 and attended the Urgent Care Centre on the 3rd August 2024 where she was prescribed apixaban and a CT Pulmonary Angiogram was ordered to confirm or exclude a pulmonary embolism. On attendance at the appointment to undergo the CT Pulmonary Angiogram on the 5th August 2024, there was a failure to note her raised troponin level, resulting in her being incorrectly advised to stop her anticoagulation treatment and the CTPA was not completed. Following discharge she collapsed on the 9th August 2024 and was taken to hospital and despite efforts she was unable to be resuscitated. Had the CT Pulmonary Angiogram been carried out as planned, it would likely have resulted in the diagnosis of a pulmonary embolism and the continuation of anticoagulation and Mrs DUNN would not have died when she did. |
| 14/04/2026 | 14/04/2026 | HUGHES , Michael Joseph | Michael Joseph HUGHES died on 1st January 2026 at Royal Preston Hospital from septic shock. Mr HUGHES developed an infection following successful surgery to treat a severe traumatic head injury sustained on 25th December 2025 when he fell down a flight stairs. Despite ongoing maximal treatment in hospital he continued to deteriorate. |
| 15/04/2026 | 15/04/2026 | DORE, Linda Mary | Accident |
| 15/04/2026 | 15/04/2026 | GOTTO, Barry William | Accident |
| 15/04/2026 | 15/04/2026 | SULLIVAN, William Thomas | Road traffic collision |
| 16/04/2026 | 16/04/2026 | CRITCHLEY, Ian Andrew | Ian CRITCHLEY died on the 9th November 2023 in Chorley Hospital, as a result of fatal hypoglycaemia. Mr CRITCHLEY, who had type 2 diabetes mellitus, was admitted to hospital with sepsis on the 31 October 2023 which was treated however he was then suffering with hyperglycaemia and hyperkalaemia and commenced on a variable rate insulin infusion on the 8th November 2023 to correct this. His blood sugars should have been monitored hourly in line with policy but no blood sugar checks were completed and the infusion remained running without any adjustments being made to the treatment. Mr CRITCHLEY was found unresponsive and in cardiac arrest the following morning and could not be resuscitated. The failure to monitor his blood sugar levels for a period of 6 hours contributed to his death. His death was contributed to by neglect. |
| 17/04/2026 | 17/04/2026 | BANHAM, Graham John | Accident |
This is the only information that can be provided at this time. Unfortunately, we cannot provide any additional information other than what is on the Court List. Please note inquests can be changed at the last minute, please check before attending.