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
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
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