Woman died after developing hypothermia - she told her GP she 'couldn't afford heating'
An elderly woman who said she couldn't afford heating in her home died after developing hypothermia, an inquest has heard.
Police Coroner's Officer, Jane Scullion, told the hearing: "Barbara was admitted to hospital on December 11, 2022, with hypothermia, and a chest infection. She was referred to hospital by her GP who said this was related to her not being able to afford her heating. "Her death was particularly accelerated by hypothermia and there is a possibility of self neglect due to the lack of heating so her death has been referred to the coroner," she said.
Neighbours of Ms Bolton, who live on Dawson Street in Bury, said they were shocked and saddened to hear of Ms Bolton's death, and said she had lived there for several decades.
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