Death of boy, 10, in Essex after asthma attack was avoidable, inquest rules

Coroner finds medical professionals’ neglect contributed to death of William Gray at hospital in Southend

The death of 10-year-old boy after a severe asthma attack was avoidable and was contributed to by the neglect of healthcare professionals, a coroner has concluded.

William Gray died at Southend University hospital on the 29 May 2021 following a cardiorespiratory arrest due to an acute and severe asthma attack.