Manslaughter Charges Questioned in Court as NHS Ward Faces Scrutiny After Young Woman’s Death
London, UK – A complex court case unfolding at the Old Bailey has once again highlighted the challenges faced in ensuring safety within mental health facilities. At the heart of the debate is the tragic death of 22-year-old Alice Figueiredo, who died by suicide in July 2015 while under care at Goodmayes Hospital’s Hepworth Ward in Ilford, east London. Alice Figueiredo had a history of attempting to harm herself using bin bags, tools she found 18 times on the ward where she was being treated. This disturbing detail has prompted legal action against Benjamin Aninakwa, … Read more