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Parents of girl who died in hospital say she had a ‘life of joy ahead of her’

Ruth Szymankiewicz, 14, should have been under constant watch at Huntercombe Hospital in Berkshire when she was left unsupervised.

Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2025

‘Ruth had big ideas’: girl who died in psychiatric care was failed by system, say parents

Inquest told Ruth Szymankiewicz, 14, received ‘little, if any, therapeutic care’ at privately run Huntercombe hospital

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2025

Death of girl left alone by fake ID worker was unlawful, jury inquest concludes

Ruth Szymankiewicz, 14, should have been under constant watch at Huntercombe Hospital in Berkshire when she was left unsupervised.

Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2025

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Death of teenager left alone at scandal-hit mental health hospital by worker with fake ID was unlawful

Ruth Szymankiewicz, 14, died after a litany of failings at Huntercombe Hospital, where she should have had constant monitoring

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

Hospital worker tears up as she recalls death of girl, 14, left alone on ward

Ruth Szymankiewicz died after she was left unsupervised at a children’s mental health hospital by an inexperienced agency worker.

Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025

Girl who died in hospital ‘should have been watched at all times’, inquest hears

Ruth Szymankiewicz was being treated at Huntercombe Hospital in Berkshire when she was able to shut herself inside her room and self-harmed.

Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2025

Care worker who left suicidal teenager alone had fake ID and fled UK after she died, inquest told

Ruth Szymankiewicz, 14, died after she was left alone at Huntercombe Hospital despite requiring constant one-to-one observation

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

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