Hazel Binks

Hazel Binks died at her son daughter-in-law's house on 14 January 2021 due to lack of oxygen caused by her placing a fastened plastic over her head. Hazel had become concerned that she was suffering from sexually transmitted disease due to various symptoms she had although up to her death there was no evidence that this was the case There is reason to consider that there was degree of irrationality to her belief, particularly as Hazel referenced an event many many years previously as being the cause_ On. 10 January Hazel had made preparations to asphyxiate herself with a plastic and wrote a farewell note. Her family became aware and it was arranged for her to stay with them to try and keep her safe On 11 January Hazel had_ a GP consultation to discuss her physical symptoms. Her; daughter-in law was with her and raised concerns that Hazel had suicidal thoughts: Hazel explained this as her 'getting into a state' and the GP did not ask any probing questions as to the details intent; or_her_current_thoughts: Hazel was_given_mental and bag bag health helpline and self-referral information, advice if there was an emergency, and was asked to book a two week follow up GP appointment On the evening before her death Hazel did not express any' suicidal thoughts and did not raise any immediate concerns for her family. On the evidence and on the balance of probabilities Hazel undertook a deliberate act with the intention of taking her own life given the nature of the act; the previous preparations on 10 January, the content of the two notes she left which read as farewell notes, and her state of mind_

In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and believe you have the power to take such action.