Death of Gillian Astbury – Neglect Verdict Reached
The inquest into the death of Mrs Gillian Astbury who died after falling into a diabetic coma at Stafford General Hospital, concluded yesterday at Stafford Coroner’s Court with a verdict of death by neglect. Sarah Huntbach from Anthony Collins Solicitors, representing Mrs Astbury’s family commented: “The family have finally been given the answers they’ve been waiting for following the tragic and needless death of Gillian over three years ago.” Mrs Astbury, aged 66, a Grandmother from Hednesford, Staffordshire, was admitted to hospital for bed rest following a fall. Gillian had been an