Family to seek legal advice after records lost following mother's death

The family of a woman who went into cardiac arrest while waiting for an ambulance say they will explore legal options following the conclusion of her inquest.

Gloria Sofflet (65) lived with her husband at Merville Court, an assisted living facility run by Dublin City Council in Finglas, Dublin 11. The woman’s family say number is issues contributed to her death and say they feel let down by her treatment.

Coroner Dr Myra Cullinane returned a narrative verdict reflecting concerns raised about Mrs Sofflet’s medical care, including the use of warfarin and the involvement of the National Ambulance Service following an emergency call to the woman’s home address.