Hospital’s neglect contributed to 14-year-old girl’s death

A 14-year-old girl suffered an accidental death contributed to by neglect while under the care of the Priory, an inquest jury has ruled.

Amy El-Keria died after tying a scarf around her neck while receiving treatment at the Priory, which runs mental health services as part of a contract with the NHS in Britain.

The teenager, who had told staff on the day she died that she wished to end her life, was found in her room at The Priory Hospital Ticehurst House in East Sussex in November 2012.