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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Tragedy as brother, 15, finds sister, 18, dead at home after she ‘slipped through the gaps' in NHS care
Chloe's family described her as 'a truly wonderful young lady' who was a music lover and gifted artist FAMILY'S HEARTBREAK Tragedy as brother, 15, finds sister, 18, dead at home after she 'slipped through the gaps' in NHS care Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TEENAGE Chloe Barber was found dead at home by her 15-year-old brother after "slipping through the gaps" of NHS mental health care. The "bright, brilliant and beautiful" 18-year-old from Driffield, East Yorkshire, struggled with her mental health after being cruelly bullied at school and on social media. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Chloe Barber, 18, took her own life after slipping through gaps in NHS mental health services when she became an adult Credit: MEN Media In 2017, Chloe overdosed on pain relief medication and was referred to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Four years later, in November 2021, Chloe's body was found by her 15 year-old brother after she ended her own life. Her heartbroken family say the teen was left with a "complete lack of support" as she came of age and tried to transition from child to adult mental health services. "Chloe was passed from pillar to post and we lost her because she was allowed to slip through gaps in the system," they stated. Two reports commissioned following her death - including a serious Incident report by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust and an independent Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR) - found a string of mental health service failings, which may have contributed to her death. A coroner who examined Chloe's case found there was not a "clear path" for patients to transition from child and adolescent to adult mental health services, He intends to issue a Prevention of Future Deaths report to protect other teens in Chloe's position. "It's difficult to put into words the kind of person Chloe was," her family said in a statement. "She was amazing, bright, brilliant, beautiful, caring and stubborn. A truly wonderful young lady. "She loved all kinds of music and was always wearing headphones. She was always dancing around to the song Pocketful of Sunshine. "She was a gifted artist and loved drawing, and we always proudly displayed her artwork on the walls of our family home. "Our hearts have been broken beyond repair since she left us, but we are so proud of Chloe and grateful for the time we had her in our lives." After being referred to CAMHS in 2017, Chloe continued to struggle with her mental health for the next four years. She made another attempt at self harm in 2018 and had stays in several psychiatric units. 2 The teen struggled with her mental health for four years but was described by her family as 'bright, brilliant and beautiful' Credit: MEN Media In early 2021, she was sectioned under the Mental Health Act and hospitalised at Cygnet Hospital in Sheffield, where she remained until July. Chloe was diagnosed with unstable personality disorder "evolvingly unstable personality disorder", characterised by "difficulties on how an individual feels about themselves and is associated with impulsive behaviour", per the BBC. But her family claimed they weren't informed of her diagnosis or how they could support her. Chloe was due to transfer to adult mental health services but struggled to engage with CAMHS and the Complex Emotional Needs Service (CENS). Just before her eighteenth birthday, she request that her medication be reviewed. But her family claimed: "This never took place as no one in any service took responsibility for who would be responsible for managing and monitoring Chloe's medication in the community. How to get help EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide It doesn't discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers. It's the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes. And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women. Yet it's rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now. If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support: CALM, 0800 585 858 Heads Together, HUMEN Mind, 0300 123 3393 Papyrus, 0800 068 41 41 Samaritans, 116 123 "She became so frustrated with the 'faffing around' that she told them not to bother." Iftikhar Manzoor, a senior litigation executive at Hudgell Solicitors who represented Chloe's family, added: "When she was discharged from children's mental health care and into adult care, she was effectively abandoned without a full assessment or care plan being devised and without any appropriate support being offered to her family. "Just a week before she took her own life, her father reported an incident of serious self-harm, which left her needing hospital treatment, and yet she was still not referred to Vulnerable Adults Risk Management." This is a forum that could have considered Chloe's case from a safeguarding perspective. Following her death, an independent SAR review flagged a number of failures from Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust regarding Chloe's care. This included a failure to assess and consider Chloe's need for aftercare services and a failure to ensure Chloe had an updated safety plan for use in the community. This is a case which has exposed worrying gaps in the 18 does not make somebody with a serious mental health illness suddenly able to make decisions in their own best interests Iftikhar Manzoor The SAR also identified failures in relation to the local authority including failure by adult social care to accept Chloe's referral and failure by Children's services to re-refer Chloe to adult social care when she turned 18. Senior coroner Professor Paul Marks, who conducted an inquest in Chloe's death, said there was a 'lack of documentation and poor communication between services and partner organisations'. But he concluded that, on the balance of probabilities, these failures and missed opportunities only minimally contributed to Chloe's death. While "many matters were true or partially true, no causation flows from them", he said. "The unpredictability of impulsive behaviour with evolving emotional personality disorder coupled with services offered makes it probable there was no realistic opportunity to prevent her death," the coroner concluded. Depression... the signs to look for and what to do Depression can manifest in many ways. We all feel a bit low from time to time. But depression is persistent and can make a person feel helpless and unable to see a way through. They may also struggle to about daily life. Mind says these are some common signs of depression that you may experience: How you might feel Down, upset or tearful Restless, agitated or irritable Guilty, worthless and down on yourself Empty and numb Isolated and unable to relate to other people Finding no pleasure in life or things you usually enjoy Angry or frustrated over minor things A sense of unreality No self-confidence or self-esteem Hopeless and despairing Feeling tired all the time How you might act Avoiding social events and activities you usually enjoy Self-harming or suicidal behaviour Difficulty speaking, thinking clearly or making decisions Losing interest in sex Difficulty remembering or concentrating on things Using more tobacco, alcohol or other drugs than usual Difficulty sleeping, or sleeping too much No appetite and losing weight, or eating more than usual and gaining weight Physical aches and pains with no obvious physical cause Moving very slowly, or being restless and agitated If you feel this way, visit your GP who can help you. If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support. The following are free to contact and confidential: Samaritans, 116 123, jo@ CALM (the leading movement against suicide in men) 0800 585 858 Papyrus (prevention of young suicide) 0800 068 41 41 Shout (for support of all mental health) text 85258 to start a conversation Mind, provide information about types of mental health problems and where to get help for them. Email info@ or call the infoline on 0300 123 3393 (UK landline calls are charged at local rates, and charges from mobile phones will vary). YoungMinds run a free, confidential parents helpline on 0808 802 5544 for parents or carers worried about how a child or young person is feeling or behaving. The website has a chat option too. Rethink Mental Illness, gives advice and information service offers practical advice on a wide range of topics such as The Mental Health Act, social care, welfare benefits, and carers rights. Use its website or call 0300 5000 927 (calls are charged at your local rate). A spokesperson for the Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust told Hull Live: 'The coroner's inquest conclusion found no evidence of causation attributable to the Trust and acknowledged that any learnings taken from the case have already been embedded effectively by the Trust. "We would like to thank HM Senior Coroner for his careful and thorough consideration of the circumstances surrounding the sad death of Chloe Barber, a patient discharged from our care in 2021. 'Our organisation remains committed to continually learning and making meaningful improvements to the safety and quality of the care we provide. "Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are extended to Chloe's family and loved ones.' 'Worrying gaps in the system' Chloe's family said in a statement: "There was a multitude of social workers and mental health professionals assigned to her case in a short period of time, and there was no clear protocol or process in place that could be followed when Chloe was due to transition from CAMHS to adult services following her eighteenth birthday. "There was a consistent lack of record keeping and information sharing between services, which we feel is utterly unacceptable. "Consequently, important information that highlighted Chloe's risk of harm to herself was not identified. "We feel there was a complete lack of support for the family throughout, particularly when Chloe was discharged from inpatient services into the community." Mr Manzoor added: "Chloe and her family were completely failed by mental health services. "Chloe was a vulnerable young person with a history of serious mental health issues that made her a clear risk to herself. "She had made repeated attempts on her own life, had avoided taking medication which helped her and she had repeatedly talked of ending her life. "Her family were perplexed and concerned that after several years of support and treatment, including inpatient admissions to hospitals, Chloe was deemed at the age of 18 to be able to decline all services, despite the risk she posed to herself and her history of self-harm. "This is a case which has exposed worrying gaps in the system. "Turning 18 does not make somebody with a serious mental health illness suddenly able to make decisions in their own best interests. "Once Chloe was discharged from mental health care, her family were left fearing the worst would happen, and it did."
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Huge blow to iconic UK seaside resort as nation's oldest pier dating back 160 years goes up for sale ‘with heavy heart'
THE family that owns a historic pier in a major seaside town has put it up for sale. Blackpool's Grade II-listed North Pier is the oldest in England and was first opened in 1863. 2 The North Pier is up for sale after making a £2.3million turnover last year Credit: MEN Media The Sedgwick family bought the landmark in 2011 and also own the town's other two piers. Directors for Northern Victorian Pier Ltd said the decision was "made with a heavy heart", and that they have "chosen to focus [their] attention on the wider portfolio, including Central and South Piers". Estate agents Avison Young revealed the turnover last year was £2.3million and they are now looking for "sensible offers". The Victorian promenade measures around 1,410ft out from the shore and is made from cast iron and wood. read more on blackpool It's older than the famous Blackpool tower and includes a theatre, amusement arcade, electric train and variety of eateries. It currently employs ten full-time, three part-time and around 40 seasonal staff. This comes after Blackpool's Pleasure Beach had added a £25 fee for non-riders. For those wanting to go on the rides, an adult ticket on the day is now £50, or £30 online if paid in advance. Most read in Travel But it's the fixed fee for anyone not planning to go on rides that has received the most backlash. The non-rider ticket of £25 has been designed to offer guests greater 'flexibility when planning their day out.' Included in the price is £5 worth of 'Pleasure Beach Pounds' to put towards food, discounted show tickets and attractions like the Chinese Puzzle Maze. But it still hasn't sat well with visitors, one wrote on Facebook : "Wow £25 to walk around only, I'll stick to the pier thanks." Another added: "Overpriced, £10 per non rider would have got far more people through the gates." Some even went as far as to call it a "con" and called the whole thing "daylight robbery". The likes of Alton Towers , Thorpe Park , , and all have general admission fees for all. These range from £27.50-£68 - all of which are more expensive than Blackpool Pleasure Beach's non-rider fee. Blackpool Pleasure Beach is home to 10 rollercoasters, five 'dark' (indoor) rides, five water rides and 12 The attraction also has a number of shows and events throughout the year, including late night riding and It first opened in 1896, and is still popular today. It was recently named as the number one destination to take kids to during the summer holidays, based on its reviews. 2 Blackpool North pier opened in the 18th century Credit: MEN Media
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Huge blow to iconic UK seaside resort as nation's oldest pier dating back 160 years goes up for sale ‘with heavy heart'
The Sedgwick family has owned the pier for 14 years PIER PRESSURE Huge blow to iconic UK seaside resort as nation's oldest pier dating back 160 years goes up for sale 'with heavy heart' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE family that owns a historic pier in a major seaside town has put it up for sale. Blackpool's Grade II-listed North Pier is the oldest in England and was first opened in 1863. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The North Pier is up for sale after making a £2.3million turnover last year Credit: MEN Media The Sedgwick family bought the landmark in 2011 and also own the town's other two piers. Directors for Northern Victorian Pier Ltd said the decision was "made with a heavy heart", and that they have "chosen to focus [their] attention on the wider portfolio, including Central and South Piers". Estate agents Avison Young revealed the turnover last year was £2.3million and they are now looking for "sensible offers". The Victorian promenade measures around 1,410ft out from the shore and is made from cast iron and wood. It's older than the famous Blackpool tower and includes a theatre, amusement arcade, electric train and variety of eateries. It currently employs ten full-time, three part-time and around 40 seasonal staff. This comes after Blackpool's Pleasure Beach had added a £25 fee for non-riders. For those wanting to go on the rides, an adult ticket on the day is now £50, or £30 online if paid in advance. But it's the fixed fee for anyone not planning to go on rides that has received the most backlash. The non-rider ticket of £25 has been designed to offer guests greater 'flexibility when planning their day out.' Included in the price is £5 worth of 'Pleasure Beach Pounds' to put towards food, discounted show tickets and attractions like the Chinese Puzzle Maze. But it still hasn't sat well with visitors, one wrote on Facebook: "Wow £25 to walk around only, I'll stick to the pier thanks." Another added: "Overpriced, £10 per non rider would have got far more people through the gates." Some even went as far as to call it a "con" and called the whole thing "daylight robbery". The likes of Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures, Drayton Manor and Flamingo Land all have general admission fees for all. These range from £27.50-£68 - all of which are more expensive than Blackpool Pleasure Beach's non-rider fee. Blackpool Pleasure Beach is home to 10 rollercoasters, five 'dark' (indoor) rides, five water rides and 12 Nickelodeon-themed rides. The attraction also has a number of shows and events throughout the year, including late night riding and fireworks. It first opened in 1896, and is still popular today. It was recently named as the number one destination to take kids to during the summer holidays, based on its reviews.
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Lucy Letby moans ‘I'm the fattest I've EVER been' after splurging prison job cash on junk food & chocolate, inmates say
SERIAL child killer Lucy Letby has moaned that she's getting too fat in prison after spending more than £50 on crisps and sweets. The 2 Child killer Lucy Letby has moaned that she's getting too fat in prison after spending more than £50 on crisps and sweets Credit: Supplied 2 The killer has jobs as a laundry worker, earning £8 a week, a kitchen worker - another £8 a week - and a library worker Credit: MEN Media Britain's most prolific child killer is serving 15 whole-life orders. The 35-year-old from Herefordshire was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill seven others while working at the Countess of Chester in 2015 and 2016. One fellow inmate complained to the They said that staff are scared of the nurse so "pander" to her and treat her like "a princess". Read more The killer has jobs as a laundry worker, earning £8 a week, a kitchen worker - another £8 a week - and a library worker. A source told the Mirror: "She gets almost £20 a week, which in prison money is a lot. She buys loads, and loads of junk food. She's put on loads of weight, she's got quite fat, you wouldn't recognise her. It's all put on around her face. "She was moaning that she's the fattest she's ever been. She weighs 72 kilos [almost 11 stone 5oz] - she's not fat, but fat for her, you know as she was really, really skinny." It comes after Most read in The Sun Letby and — who is serving 33 years over ten-year-old — spend hours playing the game in their cushy jail unit. The child killers — both inmates with 'enhanced' privileges at HMP Bronzefield, Surrey — also spend time in each other's cells and in the kitchen together. But their love of the Uno game, which sees players try to match cards and yell 'Uno' when they have just one left, has sparked fury among staff and lags. Our source said: 'It's a grim spectacle. They spend ages at the table playing and get really into it. 'People are angry, but staff have to do what they can to keep prisoners happy. 'Letby and 'They are both enhanced prisoners, so they get a lot of freedom and can buy decent food. And they are often in the kitchen, chatting and making cheese toasties. 'The difference between them is that Batool does not discuss her crime, while Letby tells anyone who will listen that 'They both have jobs, with Letby doing cleaning and Batool helping in the library. 'They are also monitored closely by staff as they are at risk of attack. But their lives will stay quite comfortable as long as they behave.' Letby, 35, and Batool, 31, are held on Unit 4 of 527-inmate Bronzefield, which is run by private firm Sodexo. They both have TVs with Freeview channels and a DVD player, along with books and films, which they can order from the library. Others on the unit include Shamed prison officer Letby — Batool was Sara's dad, Urfan Sharif, is
The Irish Sun
21-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
15 taken to hospital after double decker bus crashes into bridge and rips roof off as passengers ‘scream in horror'
FIFTEEN people have been taken to hospital after a bus hit a bridge - ripping its roof off. Emergency services scrambled to the scene at the junction of barton Lane and Trafford Road, Eccles, following the horror incident. 4 Fifteen people have been injured after the roof of a double-decker bus was been ripped off Credit: MEN Media 4 Emergency services are currently at the junction of Barton Lane and Trafford Road, Eccles Credit: MEN Media 4 The bus hit a bridge Credit: MEN Media 4 Fifteen people have been taken to hospital after a bus hit a bridge Credit: Googlemaps One horrified witness told Manchester Evening News that they heard screams moments after the bus hit the bridge. They said: "It [was] probably two minutes before I got there. "I could just hear screaming coming from the top of the bus." The 100 bus departed from Shudehill and was travelling to Salford, Trafford Centre and Warrington. Shocking images show firefighters at the scene, and, according to witnesses, an air ambulance also attended the incident. A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "We are currently responding to a collision between a bus and a bridge at the junction of Barton Road and Trafford Road in Eccles. "Emergency services are currently on scene as part of the ongoing work. Please avoid the area as road closures are currently in place." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Most read in The Sun is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at
