Woman charged following Gloucester care home death

65 year old Jane Barnard from Longlevens, Gloucester is due in court later this week.

It follows the death of 75-year-old Derek Davies who passed away in September 2021.
Author: Lauren JonesPublished 9th Sep 2024

A woman has been charged with manslaughter and neglect in connection with the death of a Gloucester care home resident in 2021.

Jane Barnard, aged 65 and of Longlevens, Gloucester is due to appear at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court on Wednesday (11 September) for a first appearance.

Gloucestershire Constabulary say the charges relate to when Barnard was a care worker at Wheatridge Court in Abbeydale.

A resident at the care home, 75-year-old Derek Davies, died on 8 September 2021 after he had been admitted to hospital.

Following an investigation by the Constabulary's Public Protection Unit, the Crown Prosecution Service authorised charges for the manslaughter of Mr Davies and ill-treat/wilful neglect of him.

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