Investigation after man collapses and dies in Lancashire hospital toilet

He had been taken to A&E after reportedly taking an overdose

Author: Adam FawcettPublished 17th Sep 2024

An investigation is underway after a man collapsed in the toilets of a Lancashire hospital, and later died.

It's been reported Jamie Pearson was struggling with his mental health when visited Blackpool Victoria Hospital last month.

The 27-year-old arrived in the hospital's A&E on the 16 August to receive treatment for a drugs overdose.

It's thought he went into a disabled toilet, where he was later found unresponsive. He died a short time later.

In a statement the trust which runs the Blackpool Victoria says they are investigating the "tragic and distressing" incident.

“The Trust, together with our colleagues at Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust, is investigating a tragic and distressing incident which occurred in A&E at Blackpool Victoria Hospital last month", Marie Forshaw, Acting Executive Director of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied Health Professionals and Quality at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, said.

“The coroner has been informed and for this reason it feels inappropriate to give any more details, other than the family and colleagues involved are being supported by the Trust as you would expect.”

A fundraising page has now been set up to raise money to pay for Jamie's funeral.

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