Hospital worker took own life after conduct claim (opens original article in a new tab)

A Birmingham Children's Hospital worker died by suicide after being informed of a conduct allegation, with a coroner calling for policy changes to prevent future deaths.

• A hospital worker in Birmingham took his own life after being informed of a conduct allegation against him.
• The worker accessed and injected anaesthetic medication from a secure drug store at the hospital.
• The coroner recommended changes to NHS England's policies on handling workplace misconduct and risk assessments.