The death of a vulnerable Scots woman who chocked and later died could have been prevented if suitable training was provided to staff working for a housing association. Ark Housing Association Ltd has now been fined £100,000 for health and safety failings which led to the death of a woman in its care.
Shirley Breeze, 64, choked after her support worker gave her a marshmallow that was not suitable for her dietary needs. She then suffered two cardiac arrests and a seizure which led to her being placed in an induced coma.
She died on December 2, 2019. Ark Housing Association Ltd, a not-for-profit organisation which provides care and housing for adults with complex needs, was in charge of Miss Breeze's care.
