Scottish COVID-19 inquiry|Revisited|Shelagh McCall KC

Extended highlights from day-2 featuring shocking testimony from Shelagh McCall KC representing bereaved relatives and care home workers.

Introduction

The Bereaved Relatvies Group Skye is made up of people whose relatives died in care homes, as well as care workers who bore witness to the conditions in those homes. Their experiences span 5 different health boards including Scotland's island communities.

—LOCKDOWN—ISOLATION—MEDICAL NEGLECT—DETERIORATION—PRESSURED DNRs—POWER OF ATTORNEY OVERRIDDEN—DEATH CERTIFICATION CHANGES—MISSING/INCOMPLETE MEDICAL RECORDS—PERSONAL BELONGINGS BURNED—POLICE CONTACTED—NO HUMAN RIGHTS—

‘‘Many families witnessed remotely a significant deterioration of their loved ones physical and mental health in lockdown that was NOTHING to do with COVID-19. Some suspect that their loved one was suffering from neglect, dehydration and starvation.’’

‘‘Questions were asked and relatives were fobbed off.’’

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Links:

Full video-YouTube-Scottish COVID inquiry Impact hearing|Health and social care| 25 October 2023 (morning session)

Full statement- https://www.covid19inquiry.scot/sites/default/files/ev-documents/sci-opnstn-000005.pdf