Student Landlord Staff Delayed Welfare Check by 5 Hours While Young Person Died
A coroner is questioning a student landlord’s response to a welfare check. The delay led to a tragic outcome for a young student in North London.
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North London: A tragic incident has raised serious concerns. A young student was found dead after a long delay in a welfare check by staff at Unite Students.
The student had spoken to his mom the day before. She got worried and called the emergency control center early the next morning.
But staff didn’t check on him until hours later. They finally went to his room but only peeked in and left, feeling scared.
After more delays, they called for an ambulance. By then, it was too late. The coroner is now demanding answers about the staff’s actions.
He pointed out that the staff seemed untrained for emergencies. They didn’t even attempt basic first aid when they found the student unresponsive.
Unite Students expressed sadness over the incident. They promised to review the coroner’s report and improve their procedures.
It’s a heartbreaking situation that highlights the need for better training and quicker responses in emergencies.