A mum who had endured severe trauma became 'disturbed' by overwhelming mental illness before her death on a railway line - just weeks after leaving hospital, an inquest has heard. Coroner Christopher Morris will now write to the government and local mental health chiefs with concerns linked to the treatment of Kate Hedges before her death aged 35.
The mum-of-one, who was a qualified beauty therapist and the owner of a successful cleaning business, died on November 27, 2020 after being hit by a train at Gatley railway station. It came just a month after being discharged from hospital, having seen her mental health deteriorate in the summer, leading to 'manic' episodes.
Having given a narrative conclusion on her death, coroner Christopher Morris told Ms Hedges' family: "Kate was a remarkable person - a person full of character, colour, vigour and vibrancy. You must miss her terribly every day."
