Family of Derek Davies Speak of 'Trauma and Torment' Following Care Home Death Tuesday, December 9, 2025 derekdavies carehome medicationerror manslaughter wilfulneglect gloucester trial familygrief patientsafety justice The family of Derek Davies, a 75-year-old resident at Wheatridge Court nursing home in Gloucester, have described enduring a “permanent state of torment” since his tragic death nearly four years ago. Mr. Davies … Read More
Gloucester Carer Cleared of Manslaughter in Elderly Care Home Resident’s Death Tuesday, December 9, 2025 gloucester manslaughter carehome medicationerror wheatridgecourt morphine therapeuticerror wilfulneglect legalverdict careworker A Gloucester woman, Jane Barnard, has been acquitted of manslaughter following the death of Derek Davies, a 75-year-old resident at the care home where she worked. Barnard, 66, from Longlevens, faced trial at Gloucester Crown … Read More
£46.7m Development Planned Near M5 Junction: What You Need to Know Wednesday, December 3, 2025 development firefighting infrastructure carehome trainingcentre emergencyservices highways community safety construction A substantial £46.7 million development has been proposed near the M5 junction, aimed at enhancing emergency services and local infrastructure. This ambitious plan includes the construction of a state-of-the-art fire and … Read More
Gloucester Carer Admits Responsibility for Resident's Death After Medication Error Wednesday, December 3, 2025 carehome medicationerror manslaughter morphine negligence gloucester trial eldercare responsibility healthcare A Gloucester care home worker who accidentally gave a resident the wrong medication feels “totally” responsible for his death, a court has been told. Jane Barnard, 66, denies the manslaughter of 75-year-old Derek … Read More
Plans for Fire and Rescue Training Centre, Highways Depot, and Care Home Near M5 and A38 Wednesday, December 3, 2025 gloucestershire firefighting infrastructure development training highways carehome m5 housing council Gloucestershire County Council is preparing to approve a significant £46.7 million development project near junction 10 of the M5, aiming to enhance local infrastructure and services. The ambitious proposal involves … Read More
Carer Admits Neglect After Administering Wrong Medication Leading to Patient’s Death Monday, November 24, 2025 care neglect medication morphine death carehome court error toxicity trial A care home worker has admitted to neglecting a resident who died after she administered medication meant for another patient. Jane Barnard, 66, denies killing Derek Davies, 75, a resident at the care home where she was … Read More