Declan’s parents highlighted the complete absence of adequate support for individuals with severe needs, emphasizing that he was left in a disorienting, clinical environment without any understanding or stimulation, which was damaging to him.
After the incident, it became clear that the facility relied solely on CCTV monitoring instead of direct interaction, a decision that possibly worsened Declan’s condition. The coroner stressed that staff lacked the training necessary for patients with learning disabilities.
Mrs. Morrison learned of her son’s critical condition only after he was found unresponsive, and the revelation that he would need emergency surgery for a brain operation was horrifying for the family.
The coroner described the mental health assessment suite in which Declan was placed as 'wholly inappropriate' for his needs, exacerbating the tragedy surrounding his death.
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