Mum died after Denbigh GP surgery fall, coroner finds

A coroner concluded that an 81-year-old woman who fell outside a GP surgery in Denbigh in February 2025 likely died from injuries sustained in the fall rather than from a subsequent collision with her son's car.

An inquest heard that 81-year-old Celia Adams fell outside Brynffynnon GP surgery in Denbigh after being dropped off by her son in February 2025. Her son had parked close to the door to assist because she had mobility problems. Staff brought her inside and she was later admitted to hospital, where she underwent surgery for rib fractures. The coroner considered the medical evidence and reached a conclusion at the inquest. Key points: - The woman, Celia Adams, fell outside the surgery after being dropped off by her son, who had parked to help her. - She was treated at the practice and later admitted to hospital; surgery was carried out for rib fractures but osteoporosis affected the ability to repair all injuries. - She died 10 days later on 28 February 2025; the recorded cause included respiratory failure linked to multiple fractured ribs and frailty. - Coroner John Gittins concluded the death was accidental and reported it was likely the fall, rather than the subsequent vehicle contact, that caused the fatal rib fractures. Summary: The coroner's finding frames the death as an accident attributed mainly to injuries from a fall in a patient with long-standing osteoporosis. No further legal steps were reported at the inquest. Undetermined at this time.