Man found slumped dead at Sandwell Hospital coffee shop


An investigation is underway by an NHS Trust after a report claims that a 36-year-old man was found dead in a coffee shop at Sandwell General Hospital. The man had been slumped over a table and this had been noticed by members of the public and NHS staff for several hours. A security guard noticed that the man had not moved for more than three hours and when he tried to wake him he found that there was no pulse. Despite this, people continued to use the café around him.

The incident occurred in July and the Trust is currently looking into the circumstances surrounding the man’s sudden death on the hospital site. Earlier that day, the man had been treated at the hospital and was subsequently referred to an adult mental health facility, which was located directly across the road from the hospital.

A spokesman for Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust confirmed that they were carrying out an investigation regarding the incident and that the coroner had been notified about the man’s death.

This disturbing incident highlights the importance of being vigilant and the need to pay attention to our surroundings, particularly when we are in a hospital setting. It is absolutely necessary for both healthcare workers and members of the public to prioritize the health and safety of everyone in the vicinity

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