Man who killed himself in Blackpool hospital was badly failed, says mother
by Josh Halliday North of England editor from World news | The Guardian on (#6R3FZ)
Jamie Pearson, 27, had waited nearly 24 hours to see an NHS mental health worker after taking an overdose in August
A 27-year-old man who killed himself in a hospital toilet after waiting nearly 24 hours to see a mental health professional was badly failed by the NHS, his mother has said.
Jamie Pearson was admitted to Blackpool Victoria hospital's A&E department after taking an overdose of high-strength painkillers on 17 August.
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