Join The Outstanding Society for their Keynote session at Care Show Birmingham
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Coroners Court Inquests can be daunting for all involved, so join us for our keynote session at the Birmingham Care Show to give you great insight and overview of what to expect:
Inside the Coroner’s Court: A Mock Inquest for Care Providers
Date: Thursday 9th October
Time: 10.15-11.00
Location: Care Keynote Theatre
Step inside the courtroom and witness a live, scripted mock inquest based on a fictional case to help care providers understand how evidence is examined and what challenges may arise during an inquest. This powerful session offers a rare glimpse into:
- how evidence is presented and challenged.
- the role of care providers in inquests.
- real-world lessons on documentation, communication, and safeguarding.
Whether you're a care professional, manager, or policy lead, this session will deepen your understanding of the inquest process and highlight key risks and responsibilities.
No booking required – just turn up!
Insightful. Practical. Unmissable.
Make time for this essential session and walk away better prepared.
Setting the scene:
The (Fictional) Case: David Jones (Age 89)
- Lived alone after his wife’s death
- Supported by his daughter and a Homecare Company (2 daily visits)
- Known mobility issues; often moved without walker
- Wore a personal alarm (which he disliked)
Key Events – 2nd March 2024
- Morning: Carer 1 attended. Alarm not recorded as given.
- Evening: Carer 2 found Mr Jones on the floor. No pain reported. Assisted him to bed.
- Next Day: Carer 3 attended. Mr Jones complained of leg/hip pain. Declined medical help.
- Later: Daughter called ambulance. Hospital confirmed fractured hip. Mr Jones died 5 days later from pneumonia.
Family Concerns
Mr. Jones’ daughter raised the following complaints:
- Alarm not given on morning of fall
- Carers 2 and 3 failed to call for medical help
- She wasn’t informed about the fall
- Claims neglect; requested Article 2 inquest (jury) – denied
Witnesses
- Carer 1: Claims alarm was given; not recorded. Summoned to give evidence.
- Carer 2: Found Mr Jones; unsure about alarm placement.
- Carer 3: Didn’t call GP or daughter due to Mr Jones’ refusal.
- Director: Investigated post-death. Improvements made to alarm use and record-keeping.
Join us to find out how this case unfolds. To book your FREE ticket to Care Show Birmingham, click here.
Presented by: The Outstanding Society, Howden, RWK Goodman