Issue 25 1 October 31 December 2020 [pdf, 737 KB]
...Christchurch from an unwitnessed collapse and immersion in a bath, complicated by epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Sarah had cerebral palsy and epilepsy as well as other medical issues, and required high level, 24-hour care. She was cared for by her parents, as well as by Renee Gardiner. Mrs Gardiner was employed by Sarah’s parents to care for her a few days each week. On 2 July 2017, Sarah was staying at Mrs Gardiner’s house. At around 7:45pm, Mrs Gardiner ran a bath for Sarah. The...