Two carers at a residential home have denied a wilful neglect charge following the death of a 92-year-old woman who passed away after choking on some "not properly cut up meat", a court heard. Theresa Murphy, who lived in the Solihull care home, choked on a large "gristly" piece of beef despite efforts to resuscitate her, Birmingham Crown Court was told.
Aysha Mohammed, 56, and Patricia Dunkley, 57, who both work at the understaffed St Michael's Home in Olton, have both denied the charge, Birmingham Live reports.
Richard Atkins KC, from the prosecution, said: "This is a tragic case concerning the death of a 92-year-old lady. Theresa Murphy was a resident at St Michael's care home and at the time she had a diagnosis of dementia.
