A mother has told an inquest that a ‘duty of care’ was not given to her 20-year-old son, who tragically died.
Cameron died on October 27, 2020, from ulcervative colitis, and was diagnosed just six weeks before his death.
He had undergone surgery to prolong his life.
The pre-inquest review followed on from an opening at the end of June, where the family demanded answers as to what happened, and whether ‘something could have been done sooner’.
Cameron’s mum Cherise tearfully told the inquest: “I need everybody to understand, there was a duty of care.
“That duty of care wasn’t given to Cameron, which resulted in Cameron losing his life, and they should have given him that duty of care.”
Cameron’s father Nigel Duxbury said: “The meeting with the trust last Monday 25 July as far as we are concerned confirmed our beliefs as to what we thought happened with Cameron.”
Mr Duxbury and Mrs Duxbury explained to the court that following a meeting with Royal Bolton Trust that he thought a serious incident report was recorded.
However, speaking on behalf of the trust, solicitor Thorrun Govind, said: “I am not aware this has been recorded as a serious incident.
“But the trust is taking this very seriously and Dr Andrews is looking into this evidence
“This is being looked at very carefully by the trust.”
Mr Duxbury also says that there were things ‘wrote that weren’t said’ during the meeting.
Senior Coroner Timothy Brennand will now open a full three-day inquest starting on Wednesday, December 7.
Cameron “Cam” Duxbury was working in finance at Embark in Egerton before he died and is a former pupil at Turton School.
Mr Brennan said: “We have a date and a plan in relation to the evidence.
“The 7,8, and 9 Dec are the new hearing dates.
“I will be reviewing the evidence and the documents bundles, which should be received no later than September 30.”
During today’s inquest Mr Brennand asked to see a photograph that Cameron’s mum had placed on the table in front of her.
Cherise tearfully explained that it was taken at the Last Drop hotel, and she thanked Mr Brennand for his ‘compassion and for helping them’.
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