Priory Healthcare Ltd pleaded guilty to failing to discharge a duty, which led to the death of 21-year-old Francesca Whyatt, following an HSE investigation.
Priory Healthcare Ltd appeared before Westminster Magistrates’ Court, on Wednesday 20 April, and pleaded guilty to failing to discharge a duty under Section 3(1) Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
It’s conviction follows the death of 21-year-old Francesca Whyatt after she was discovered unconscious at The Priory Hospital, Roehampton on 25 September 2013.
An HSE spokesperson said: “We acknowledge this case has been referred to Southwark Crown Court for sentencing and will comment further after this hearing, the date for which is yet to be confirmed.”
In 2019, Priory Healthcare was find £300k following death of 14-year-old patient, Amy El-Keria.
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