Sussex: An inquest has found failures in the care of a teenage mother

In a narrative summary, jurors said the failures of Meadowfield Hospital staff included the hospital admissions process, understanding existing diagnoses, record keeping, family engagement and discharge planning.

They also said care should be more closely linked to Morgan’s autism.

Jurors also found staff failed to act professionally in relation to an apology letter Morgan wrote to staff after the assault incident, which led to a “breakdown of the therapeutic relationship”. According to the investigation, staff did not accept her apology.

In a statement, the trust said it acknowledged its failures and offered its sincere condolences to Morgan’s family.

It said: “Following Morgan’s death, we have introduced measures to improve safety and risk management on our hospital wards, as well as increase family involvement in the care and treatment of our patients.”