Bookmark Article
An 89-year-old woman, Valerie Hill, died after waiting 14 hours for an ambulance following a fall at her care home in South Wales, leading to pneumonia and complications from her injuries. Coroner Graeme Hughes criticized the unacceptable ambulance delays and submitted a report to First Minister Eluned Morgan, emphasizing the need for systemic changes to prevent similar incidents.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: An elderly woman named Valerie fell and had to wait 14 hours for help after breaking her leg, and sadly, she died later in the hospital because of the long wait for an ambulance.
Want More Context? 🔎
