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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Sophie Halle-Richards

Woman who died after developing hypothermia 'couldn't afford to heat her home', inquest hears

An elderly woman who said she couldn't afford to heat her home died after developing hypothermia, an inquest has heard.

Barbara Bolton, 87, was admitted to Fairfield Hospital on December 11 last year with the condition, as well as a chest infection.

Her inquest was opened at Rochdale Coroners' Court last week. Ms Bolton was taken to hospital by paramedics after an ambulance was called.

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