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'Talented' mother tragically died aged 45 after illness
A "talented" mother from Bolton tragically died aged 45 after suffering with her health.
Jenna Hanley died on March 17 this year at Royal Bolton Hospital.
Ms Hanley had suffered with shortness of breath in the days leading up to her admission to hospital on March 15.
She was diagnosed as suffering with pneumonia, before getting sepsis.
Doctors attempted to treat her but her condition deteriorated and she was put on end-of-life care before her death.
The full inquest into her death was held at Bolton Coroners' Court on June 12.
Area coroner Peter Sigee heard how Ms Hanley had struggled with drug issues since she was 15.
David Kelsey was her "friend and unofficial carer", and had known Ms Hanley for around 10 years.
Mr Kelsey told the court how he would visit her on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to care for her, including taking her to appointments and "assisting with her mobility".
She was heard to have had "poor mobility" due to leg ulcers.
Mr Sigee reflected on how "absolutely scary" the power drugs have over people is.
He added: "Some people can stop and will never go back, but some people can't escape the clutch of drugs, and sadly that might have been the case for Jenna."
Dr Emma Wheatley, a consultant at Royal Bolton Hospital who provided care for Ms Hanley, gave her medical cause of death as septicaemia, caused by pneumococcal pneumonia, with underlying recreational drug use.
Mr Sigee gave a narrative conclusion into her death, saying: "Jenna Hanley's death was caused by a natural disease process, and was contributed to by the effects of long-term recreational drug use."
He added thanks to Mr Kelsey for all of his care of Ms Hanley, as well as the professionals from the mental health team and critical care team for their care.
Speaking to The Bolton News, Mr Kelsey paid tribute to Ms Hanley following the inquest.
He said: "She was a talented lady, she had a lot of talents and she was a really balanced person.
"She was very good with people, she was very good with animals, she could have done a lot more in life, she could have made it, but underperformed because of circumstances."
Mr Kelsey added that her story was a warning to everyone about the dangers of drugs.
