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The Independent
08-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Inquiry launched after man dies with severe leg ulcers
An inquiry is set to be held into the death of a man who developed complications with severe leg ulcers. David Ainsworth, 59, died on 22 January 2020 in Hairmyres Hospital, East Kilbride, after concerns were raised by a home carer. Mr Ainsworth, of Hamilton, was taken to the hospital on January 20, where his condition deteriorated and he died. On Thursday the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal said it has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a discretionary fatal accident inquiry (FAI). A preliminary hearing will be held on 13 June 2025 at Hamilton Sheriff Court, South Lanarkshire. The purpose of an FAI is not to attribute blame to any person or party but to determine the cause of death, the circumstances surrounding the death, establish what precautions could have been taken, if any, and to minimise the risk of future deaths in future under similar circumstances. It will explore the circumstances of Mr Ainsworth's death, with particular focus on the assessment, support and care he received. Procurator fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on death investigations for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), said: 'The death of David Ainsworth occurred in circumstances giving rise to serious public concern and as such a discretionary fatal accident inquiry should be held. 'An FAI will allow a full public airing of the evidence of the procurator fiscal's wider investigations with interested parties. The evidence will be tested in a public setting and be the subject of an independent judicial determination. 'Mr Ainsworth's family will continue to be kept informed of significant developments as court proceedings progress.' Leg ulcers are the most common kind of ulcer according to the NHS, accounting for around 60 per cent of cases. They are estimated to affect around 1 in 500 people in the UK, but become much more common with age. For those over 80, they are estimated to affect around 1 in 50 people. They are most commonly developed after minor injuries, when persistently high pressure in the veins weakens the skin. Anyone who develops a leg ulcer is advised to contact their GP, as they do not usually heal without treatment.
North Wales Chronicle
08-05-2025
- Health
- North Wales Chronicle
Fatal accident inquiry into death of man with severe leg ulcers
David Ainsworth, 59, died on January 22 2020 in Hairmyres Hospital, East Kilbride, after concerns were raised by a home carer. Mr Ainsworth, of Hamilton, was taken to the hospital on January 20, where his condition deteriorated and he died. On Thursday the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal said it has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a discretionary fatal accident inquiry. A preliminary hearing will be held on June 13 2025 at Hamilton Sheriff Court, South Lanarkshire. The purpose of an FAI is not to attribute blame to any person or party but to determine the cause of death, the circumstances surrounding the death, establish what precautions could have been taken, if any, and to minimise the risk of future deaths in future under similar circumstances. It will explore the circumstances of Mr Ainsworth's death, with particular focus on the assessment, support and care he received. Procurator fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on death investigations for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), said: 'The death of David Ainsworth occurred in circumstances giving rise to serious public concern and as such a discretionary fatal accident inquiry should be held. 'An FAI will allow a full public airing of the evidence of the procurator fiscal's wider investigations with interested parties. The evidence will be tested in a public setting and be the subject of an independent judicial determination. 'Mr Ainsworth's family will continue to be kept informed of significant developments as court proceedings progress.'
South Wales Guardian
08-05-2025
- Health
- South Wales Guardian
Fatal accident inquiry into death of man with severe leg ulcers
David Ainsworth, 59, died on January 22 2020 in Hairmyres Hospital, East Kilbride, after concerns were raised by a home carer. Mr Ainsworth, of Hamilton, was taken to the hospital on January 20, where his condition deteriorated and he died. On Thursday the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal said it has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a discretionary fatal accident inquiry. A preliminary hearing will be held on June 13 2025 at Hamilton Sheriff Court, South Lanarkshire. The purpose of an FAI is not to attribute blame to any person or party but to determine the cause of death, the circumstances surrounding the death, establish what precautions could have been taken, if any, and to minimise the risk of future deaths in future under similar circumstances. It will explore the circumstances of Mr Ainsworth's death, with particular focus on the assessment, support and care he received. Procurator fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on death investigations for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), said: 'The death of David Ainsworth occurred in circumstances giving rise to serious public concern and as such a discretionary fatal accident inquiry should be held. 'An FAI will allow a full public airing of the evidence of the procurator fiscal's wider investigations with interested parties. The evidence will be tested in a public setting and be the subject of an independent judicial determination. 'Mr Ainsworth's family will continue to be kept informed of significant developments as court proceedings progress.'
Rhyl Journal
08-05-2025
- Health
- Rhyl Journal
Fatal accident inquiry into death of man with severe leg ulcers
David Ainsworth, 59, died on January 22 2020 in Hairmyres Hospital, East Kilbride, after concerns were raised by a home carer. Mr Ainsworth, of Hamilton, was taken to the hospital on January 20, where his condition deteriorated and he died. On Thursday the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal said it has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a discretionary fatal accident inquiry. A preliminary hearing will be held on June 13 2025 at Hamilton Sheriff Court, South Lanarkshire. The purpose of an FAI is not to attribute blame to any person or party but to determine the cause of death, the circumstances surrounding the death, establish what precautions could have been taken, if any, and to minimise the risk of future deaths in future under similar circumstances. It will explore the circumstances of Mr Ainsworth's death, with particular focus on the assessment, support and care he received. Procurator fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on death investigations for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), said: 'The death of David Ainsworth occurred in circumstances giving rise to serious public concern and as such a discretionary fatal accident inquiry should be held. 'An FAI will allow a full public airing of the evidence of the procurator fiscal's wider investigations with interested parties. The evidence will be tested in a public setting and be the subject of an independent judicial determination. 'Mr Ainsworth's family will continue to be kept informed of significant developments as court proceedings progress.'
Daily Record
08-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Death of man who developed severe leg ulcers to be probed by sheriff
David Ainsworth, 59, died at Hairmyres Hospital, East Kilbride, in January 2020 after concerns were raised by a home carer over ulcers on his leg. A Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) is set to be held over the death of a Lanarkshire man who suffered complications from severe leg ulcers. David Ainsworth, 59, passed away on January 22, 2020, at Hairmyres Hospital, in East Kilbride, after concerns were raised by a home carer. Mr Ainsworth, from Hamilton, was admitted to the hospital on January 20, where his condition worsened, eventually leading to his death. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service announced on Thursday that it has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a discretionary FAI. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 13at Hamilton Sheriff Court. An FAI aims to establish the cause of death and the circumstances surrounding it, rather than assigning blame to an individual or organisation. It seeks to identify any precautions that could have been taken to prevent such deaths and reduce the risk of similar deaths in the future. The inquiry will examine the circumstances surrounding Mr Ainsworth's death, especially the assessment, support, and care he received. Procurator fiscal Andy Shanks, who is responsible for death investigations within the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), said: "The death of David Ainsworth occurred in circumstances giving rise to serious public concern and as such a discretionary fatal accident inquiry should be held. "An FAI will allow a full public airing of the evidence of the procurator fiscal's wider investigations with interested parties. The evidence will be tested in a public setting and be the subject of an independent judicial determination. "Mr Ainsworth's family will continue to be kept informed of significant developments as court proceedings progress."
