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Woman found ‘mummified’ after lying dead in flat for more than three years was left to ‘fend for herself by authorities’
A WOMAN was found “mummified” in her home more than three years after she was left to “fend for herself” by authorities, an inquest heard.
Laura Winham, 38, was discovered by her brother on May 23, 2021, when he visited the home in Woking, Surrey.
He was about to leave but went back for “one last look” through the letter box when he noticed what resembled a foot underneath a blanket.
Police broke down the door to find Laura in a “mummified” state, an inquest heard.
Surrey Coroner’s Court heard it was impossible to narrow down a time of death but a calendar in the flat had dates crossed off until November 1, 2017.
Laura’s devastated family believe she was “abandoned and left to die” by social and mental health services.
Coroner Karen Henderson ruled there were “lost opportunities” for multiple agencies in the run-up to her death.
These included Woking Borough Council and its former contractor, New Vision Homes, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and Surrey County Council’s adult social care team.
The court heard Laura had schizophrenia and believed her loved ones were trying to harm her.
Her family made the agonising decision in 2009 to stop seeing Laura to follow her wishes.
But they would often drive past her home to check her car was still there and they had social media contact until 2014.
Laura had told them: “It is best to have minimum/no contact. And communications with the family. It is totally out of my hands.
“There is nothing I can do. Everything I say will get repeated and relayed back. Be patient.”
Following a police referral in October 2017, the council’s adult social care team called and wrote to Laura offering advice about food banks but did not visit the property.
Her sister then contacted New Visions Homes two months before the discovery as they were concerned for Laura’s welfare.
An official went to the social housing flat but there was no answer, the inquest was told.
A statement from a former employee at New Vision Homes, which was the landlord contractor for WBC from 2015 to April 2022, said: “Ms Winham’s sister reached out on 31 March 2021 to ask if New Vision Homes had been in contact with her.
“Her family said a lot of post had gathered and they were concerned about her welfare.
“Woking Borough Council completed a door knock which received no answer. It was at the end of May that New Vision Homes were told she had been found dead.”
The statement added that it was “clear she was vulnerable” and that “she should have been flagged as vulnerable as this would have alerted New Vision Homes and WBC to her vulnerability”.
Laura’s gas had been turned off in January 2019 due to a contractor not being able to gain access to complete an annual check.
They had made several attempts to get in touch with Laura by phone and post regarding the scheduled December 2018 check-up with no response.
The court heard Laura been served an eviction notice in April 2014 after falling into rent arrears of £1,579.
A council housing officer intervened and helped Laura make a new housing benefit claim and encouraged her to see her GP.
Her rent arrears were subsequently paid by a third party and the eviction did not happen.
Tragic diary entries Laura had written in the months before she is believed to have died revealed she was struggling to get food.
One on September 28, 2017, read: “My mobile gave up on 7 September. I got a Tesco run in before it died.
“I have slept weeks away… I haven’t stocked any food for months because I don’t know what’s happening.”
Other extracts suggested she had been living off potatoes and cheese and had “about five pounds left on me”.
In October 2017, Laura wrote: “It has been a whole month since my last food shop. I cannot believe I have survived this long”.
She also scrawled “I’m starving” on her calendar on September 15, 2017, and told how she was “dreaming of food”.
A statement from the family said: “When Laura was referred to adult social care in October 2017, as the police raised concerns as to her having little food or money and being without a network of friends or family, all that happened was a letter that was sent and that was a huge opportunity missed to assess Laura’s health and to take action.
“Laura was clearly a person potentially at risk but she wasn’t deemed worthy of visiting. She was left to fend herself.
“Even her own diary entries illustrate she was unable to cope.
“Had adult social care visited Laura’s home within a few days of the referral in October 2017 then Laura would be alive.”
Dr Henderson described the team’s investigation as “perfunctory in almost every way”.
He also ruled that, had Woking Borough Council and New Vision Homes flagged Laura as vulnerable then it would have been evident she required further assistance.
But the coroner said it was not possible to conclude these “lost opportunities materially contributed” to Laura’s death.
Vicky McClure back on set for Trigger Point series three filming – amid Line Of Duty reunion rumours
VICKY McClure returned to the set of Trigger Point for the much-anticipated third season, amid rumours of a Line Of Duty reunion.
Vicky, 41, stars in the British action-thriller drama Trigger Point on ITV as a police bomb disposal officer Lana Washington.
Trigger Point is about a bomb squad in London and the difficult situations they handle on a daily basis.
The broadcaster renewed the show for another season following the success of season two, which averaged 8.1m viewers.
It was streamed over 30m times on ITVX, making it the second most-watched drama on ITV1 this year, behind Mr Bates vs The Post Office.
Leaked photos show Vicky filming on location and back in her heavy suit of body armor filming tense scenes.
She was spotted taking part in an armed raid into a house with her police colleagues.
But who and what are they looking for?
The season two finale concluded at Danny’s wedding, where Lana is clearly not okay but still manages to enjoy herself with her parents.
The third season will feature even more twists and explosions.
Other returning cast members for season three include Eric Shango as Danny, Nabil Elouahabi as Hassan Rahim, Natalie Simpson as DS Helen Morgan and Maanuv Thiara as DI Amar Batra.
Chris Brandon will write the series, and Jamie Donoghue and Audrey Cooke will direct.
Meanwhile, rumors of a Line of Duty reunion and a seventh season have been fueled by cast reunions and hints from cast members.
The cast reunited for a night out in London, including a trip on a rickshaw.
The cast has also met with the show’s creator, Jed Mercurio, to discuss a deal and filming dates.
Crime dramas on ITVX
Crime drama buffs have a wide selection of choices on ITVX - here is a selection of some of the programmes available to binge.
- Professor T: Based on a Belgian TV series of the same name, former Death in Paradise lead Ben Miller plays the title character. Professor Jasper Tempest is a criminologist with OCD who helps the police solve crimes. The cast also includes Emma Naomi, Barney White and Andy Gathergood.
- The Beast Must Die: This series follows a mother’s grief for her son, who was killed in an accident. Nicholas Blake’s novel of the same name has been adapted for the programme. Stars include Cush Jumbo, Jared Harris, Billy Howle and Geraldine James.
- Red Eye: Starring Richard Armitage, Jing Lusi and Lesley Sharp star in this six-part thriller, which mostly takes place during an all-night flight between London and Beijing. With dead bodies piling up and a mystery to unravel, the heroes must work fast to get to the truth.
- The Twelve: This Australian drama originally aired as a miniseries in 2022, with the episodes dropping in the UK in February 2023. Four months later, the show was renewed for a second season. Jurassic Park star Sam Neill stars in the leading role of barrister Brett Colby.
- Manhunt: Martin Clunes stars in this drama based on true murder investigations. Series one focused on the death of Amélie Delagrange, which took place in 2004, while the second depicted the search for serial rapist Delroy Grant.
This comes after Vicky shared a heartfelt tribute to her “hero granddad” following his sad death back in December.
In an emotional statement, the actress has said she feels “grateful” for having such a wonderful grandfather during her life.
She shared some photographs of her war veteran ‘Grandad Ralph’ and told of his love for “football, gardening and his family”.
He passed away aged 99 – just two months shy of his 100th birthday.
Last year, Vicky starred in an emotional documentary called My Grandad’s War, which told of Ralph’s participation in the Second World War.
The documentary followed the actress as she tried to understand how her grandad found himself in the Royal Navy and at the centre of a world-changing battle on the Normandy beaches on June 6, 1944.
After learning about Ralph’s early life, they headed to Portsmouth where Ralph showed his granddaughter the ropes aboard one of the last remaining WWII landing craft.
Vicky was reduced to tears as they stood on Sword beach where his tank landing craft came ashore on D-Day.
Writing on Instagram, Vicky confirmed that Ralph has passed away.
Alongside some pictures, she also posted a video of herself and Ralph singing You’ll Never Walk Alone together.
She wrote: “My Grandad Ralph peacefully passed away this morning 
“His love for football, gardening and his family kept him young all these years.
“I feel so grateful having so many special memories with him.
“A much loved hero by all and a loving Grandad to all his grandkids and great grandkids.”
Vicky added: “Sleep well Grandad, back with Nana Jean now, giggling and dancing in the stars. 
xxx Ralph McClure – 1.2.25 – 2.12.24.”
The five DIY tricks to stop your home from smelling damp – they ward off mould too
WITH the colder weather and drying clothes indoors, you may notice a musty smell in your home.
This is likely to be caused by dampness and is not only bad for your property but your health too.
Thankfully, with the below simple hacks, it’s never been easier to combat the problem.
Manish Jain, IICRC trained and certified Water Restoration Expert and business owner of Ministry of Cleaning, has revealed his top five hacks to combat damp smells.
Boost circulation
Trapped air is common, especially when windows and doors are kept shut.
For this reason, it’s recommended you open them regularly.
Even doing it for 10 minutes a day has been proven to reduce moisture in the air and therefore minimise the risk of dampness and mould.
Interior doors should be open too and furniture pulled away from walls to keep optimum air flow.
Use natural moisture absorbers
Baking soda naturally absorbs excess moisture and neutralises smells. This makes it an effective solution for damp rooms.
Simply place bowls of baking soda around your home – or rock salt as it works just as well.
Be sure to replace the contents every four weeks for best results.
Essential oils can even be added to the bowl for extra freshness.
Treat condensation quickly
Wipe away condensation from windows and doors every morning using a clean cloth.
If left, the excess moisture can turn into damp, smells and mould.
You can even place bowls of rice near windows to act as a DIY dehumidifier.
When showering or boiling food, keep doors shut and try to use an extractor fan or open a window to stop the steam from spreading.
Deep clean soft furnishings
Mattresses, carpets, curtains and upholstery should be cleaned regularly to remove lingering smells, excess moisture and bacteria.
Those items that can be put into the washing machine should be, but those that can’t can be freshened up with a homemade cleaning spray made from white vinegar and water.
Baking soda can be sprinkled on items, left for 30 minutes and vacuumed.
Keep your home smelling fresh
Despite best efforts, some smells just linger. In these events, you can place bowls of white vinegar around rooms.
The solution absorbs any smells and the vinegar smells disappear too.
Simmering a pot of orange peel, cloves and cinnamon works a treat as well.
But Manish adds: “While these methods can mask or reduce odours, addressing the underlying dampness is crucial for long-term results.”
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