| Location | Rugby **** Passed Due To Medical Negligence At Both Rugby St.cross And University Hospital, Coventry |
| Age | 38 years |
| Date of Birth | 16/03/1968 |
| Date of Death | 08/02/2007 |
| Visitors | 22,635 since 20/12/2007 |
| Creator |
(nee Gibbs)..... Married 1998: Separated 2002
Secretary - for almost 20 years with JP Lennard, Rugby.
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This is Karen, my beautiful daughter, taken from us far too soon due to Medical Negligence on the
part of both Rugby St Cross Hospital, and University Hospital, Walsgrave, Coventry.
Please read our story and if you wish please leave a message, or light a candle........ both Karen's
little Princess (Madison), and myself love to see people visiting and thank you in advance for your
kindness.
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On Wednesday 4 February 2009 I had confirmation from our Solicitor that the NHS Trust had
accepted......LIABILITY ... and ... CAUSATION... for Karen's death.
Whilst we knew this to be the case ... the confirmation and realisation has been very hard to come
to terms with. My darling girl should NOT have died .... and finally they are saying the same....
and are asking if they can write to me with an apology (2 years after the event).
I DON'T WANT AN APOLOGY.... I WANT MY DAUGHTER!!!!
As you can imagine Im devestated all over again!!!
But watch this space .... the fighting starts now !!!
Thanks again to you all, from the bottom of my heart xxx I don't know what I would have done without
you. Sending love to you and your Angels xxx God bless.
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Karen leaves: her Mother - Sylvia; Sister - Kim; Brother-in-law - Dougie; Nephew - Christopher;
and her Daughter - Madison (now 8 yrs old).
In loving memory of Karen (our Kaz). Not a day goes by that we don't think of you with so much love.
You are forever in our thoughts and in our hearts. We miss you so much. We think of your wonderful
personality, your kind, thoughtful, generous nature. Everyone who came into contact with you loved
you for being you. Never negative, always so loving and caring, and giving ....... even to those who
had treated you so badly !!!
We thank you for being you; for all the good times we had; and for the happy, precious memories
which will remain with us forever.
We thank you for giving the world our little Madison, who you wanted so desperately, and who you
loved so dearly. She was your world and everything you did was for her..... you certainly made up
for the fact that she had only one parent who cared about her.
Your parting was sudden, and so very tragic. Those who love you dearly can never, ever, forget the
events which led up to your leaving us, and the devastation which others caused through sheer
neglect:
"...On Tuesday 6 February 2007 Kaz was on her way to her daughter Madison's after-school dance
recital with our Mum. They had stopped at a local shop to pick up some sweets for Madi and as Karen
was getting out of the car she tripped and fell, breaking her hip. Mum managed to get her back into
the car with the kind help of a passer by, and took her straight to hospital. She arrived at Rugby
Hospital at approximately 3.45pm.
Karen was a renal patient on dialysis but doing remarkably well and leading a relatively normal
life, holding down a full time job and raising Madison in between work and dialysis sessions.
Karen waited for over 7 hours in the A+E Department of the local hospital and was finally
transferred to Walsgrave hospital in Coventry, as they could operate the next day to repair her hip.
Karen arrived at Walsgrave at 11.00pm and was admitted to the Orthopaedic Ward and settled down for
the night. AT NO TIME WAS THE RENAL WARD INFORMED OF KAREN'S ADMISSION TO HOSPITAL.
The operation, however, was not to be, as the following morning she suffered a heart attack. Karen
was found slumped over in her bed at 6.40am and after medical intervention Karen's heart was
eventually started again, but KAREN HAD BEEN LEFT TOO LONG UNATTENDED. No one can say what time
the heart attack occurred but we are told she was fine at 6.00am that morning. Unbelievably, we
were also told that when Karen was found in this state, because of her age..... they tried harder to
resuscitate her, than they would normally have done !!!! If Karen had not been left unattended for
so long then yes, they probably would have resuscitated her successfully ...... but the damage had
been done !!!
Karen was eventually taken to intensive care to be placed on life support. The machine was breathing
for her as we had been advised that her brain had been starved of oxygen.
We hoped and prayed for a miracle but it was not to be. There had been no improvement overnight, if
anything she had deteriorated.
EVERYONE CONCERNED with the care (at both hospitals) had been advised of Karen's renal condition but
NOT ONE member of the hospital staff who came into contact with her (NO-ONE) had bothered to
check Karen's potassium levels whilst checking her bloods. A broken bone causes potassium to be
released into the bloodstream at a much faster rate, and a high potassium level in a renal patient
can be, and MOST CERTAINLY in this case, HAS PROVED TO BE fatal......
In short.... The un-checked high potassium caused the heart attack which, in turn, was left
unattended for far too long, leading to oxygen starvation to the brain..... and causing Karen's
death.
On Thursday 8 February we had to be present whilst doctors turned off Karen's life support. Our
light went out that day and our hearts broken forever.
We are left to raise Madison (now 8 years old) who was Karen's reason for living...."
We all love you more than words can say darling, and miss you so much. You will NEVER, EVER, be
forgotten... and those responsible will never be forgiven for what they have done xxxxxx
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At the end of Karen's two-day inquest in November 2007 the Coroner stated that there had been
negligence on the part of both hospitals. We knew this was the case, but it was beneficial to us for
this statement to be made.
Legal action is now being taken against the hospitals concerned, who come under the same Trust .....
I'm sure you can appreciate our anger but they will NOT hear the end of this even though, I'm sure,
we will have to fight tooth and nail for justice... but believe me, we will, because had it not been
for the TOTAL LACK OF CARE shown by both hospitals, our Karen would be with us today, and our little
Madison would still have her Mummy.
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We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who visits Karen, it means so much to us,
especially Madison who loves to see the messages that people leave for her Mummy. Thanks again.
xxxxx Love to you all. Sylvia.
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★☆ ♥♥ Night Night Darling ♥♥ God bless ♥♥ ★☆
Hi Darling, it's Mum again to say night night.
I hope you've all had a wonderful day and given Auntie Elvie a special birthday, just like we used to. Hope everyone had fun..... Ive been thinking of you all today and missing you so much.
We've had a "usual" Monday Bab. Madison has been to school and is OK. Since coming home she's been on the computer playing a new game which she's really into.... and now she's fast asleep........ I hope you're with her in her dreams darling, I really hope you are..... see if you can spare a few minutes for me as well though Bab, I'd love to have a chat.
Ive spent the day indoors again..... came back from school and not done a great deal really..... been giving the laptop a clean..... defraging etc. Christopher has another laptop now and Ive got mine back so there's a lot of stuff to come off it and Ive been busy doing that today.
Im sitting talking to you wrapped in a towel.... been in the shower and am lovely and warm sitting here so didn't bother getting dressed yet. I will get sorted in a minute or two.
So it's night night again my darling xxxx God bless love xxxx Sleep tight.
See you in the morning Bab xxx You stay close now xxx cos' we love you and want you near.
((((( Karen / Mummy ))))
Hugs from us both, as always xxx
Love you Darling xxx Mum.
Morning Darling, just got back from taking our little Princess to school and all is well.
Please give Auntie Elvie a big hug for me today, on her birthday, bless her heart she loved birthdays and I hope with all my heart that she enjoys her birthday today. Im sure our Di has sorted something special out for her.
Love you Bab xxxx Hope you all have a wonderful time at the party xxx
Talk to you later darling xxx Mum.
Who brighten our days.
In all kinds of wonderful,
Magical ways.
Their thoughtfulness comes,
As a gift from above.
And we feel we're surrounded,
By warm, caring love.
Like upside-down rainbows,
Their smiles bring the sun.
And they fill ho-hum moments,
With laughter and fun.
Friends are like angels,
Without any wings.
Blessing our lives,
With the most precious things.
★☆ ♥♥ Night Night Darling ♥♥ God bless ♥♥ ★☆
Hi Darling, it's that time of the day again and Im here to say night night and tuck you in for the day.
Our little girl is in bed, she's had a shower and is watching TV at the moment but we've been up since quite early so Im sure she won't be long before she's fast asleep.
We've had an "in" day today and it's been lovely. Ive been watching movies on TV and Bab has been playing...... on her own, then with Ethan.... and then Lauren came round also..... oh and Kim and Gemini have been here also so there's been plenty going on.
It's Auntie Elvie's birthday tomorrow so I hope you and our Di have a wonderful day planned for her...... and Im sure Nanny Thompson and Nanny Tranter will have a hand in making it great too !!!
I'll talk to you in the morning love but for now Night night xxx and God bless ..... and sleep tight darling.
Love you Bab xxx and miss you more than you'll ever know.
((((( Karen / Mummy )))))
Hugs from us both, as always xxx
Love you xxx Mum.
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Tributes For Week Starting 16th November
FOR MONDAY
Sadly missed along life's way,
Quietly remembered every day,
No longer in our life to share,
But in our hearts you’re always there.
FOR TUESDAY
I sit and wonder every day,
Why the Lord chose to call you away,
I think He saw you needed rest,
He only takes the very best.
FOR WEDNESDAY
Everyday in some small way,
Memories of you come our way,
Though absent, you are always near,
Still missed, loved, always dear.
FOR THURSDAY
Resting where no shadows fall,
In peaceful sleep he awaits us all;
God will link the broken chain,
When one by one we meet again.
FOR FRIDAY
Surrounded by friends
Yet all alone
The one I loved
God has called home
The hugs of friends
Helps ease the pain
And I know my loss
Is my loved one's gain
But tears now flow
Across my face
As I long for just
One more embrace
Then comfort comes
And I see Christ's face
He hugs my loved one
And I feel God's grace.
FOR SATURDAY
Please don't sing sad songs for me,
Forget your grief and fears,
For I am in a perfect place
Away from pain and tears...
It's far away from hunger
And hurt and want and pride,
I have a place in Heaven
With the Master at my side.
My life on earth was very good,
As earthly life can go,
But Paradise is so much more
Than anyone can know..
.
My heart is filled with happiness
And sweet rejoicing, too.
To walk with God is perfect peace,
A joy forever new.
FOR SUNDAY
When I come to the end of the day
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not too long
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love we once shared,
Miss me but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take
And each must go alone.
It's all a part of the maker's plan,
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart,
Go to the friends we know,
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds -
Miss me, but let me go.
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Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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★☆ ♥♥ Night Night Darling ♥♥ God bless ♥♥ ★☆
Hi Darling, it's Mum again to say night night.
Madison is fine and she's in bed now watching Strictly Come Dancing on TV. We went to the stables this morning but riding was cancelled because it was so windy, so we came home and we've had a day at home.
Bab has been playing some of the time with Lauren and our Ancia came down today to help me sort out my paperwork...... you know what Im like darling ....... I hate sorting the paperwork.... you always used to say come on Mother lets get this done and I was happy to leave it to you love. So Ancia has been here sorting for a few hours ...... and then I collected Marg from work and we've had tea here and then taken them home. We've had a good old laugh love...... Ive been telling them what a "Grumpy Old Woman" Im becoming...... the TV show is so correct and I agree with everything they say....... and some!!!!!
Our little one is fast asleep now..... it didn't take her long to !!!! She must have been tired..... but then she's been awake from 6.30 AGAIN !!!!
Im going to say night night now love xxxx God bless xxxx
See you in the morning Bab xxx
Love you Darling ....... and don't you for get it xxxx Mum.
On Angel Wings
On angel wings you do fly
On angel wings into the sky
On angel wings i do cry
Because those angel wings took you away
On angel wings the heralds sing
Is there no such lovely thing?
On angel wings you fly away.
I will see these angel wings again someday
When i am old and my time has come
On angel wings I will fly
Until I'm holding you once again
Smiling on angel wings.
Troy Nichols
IN MEMORY OF KAREN
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xx~~~~~ My Wish ~~~~~
I wish upon a star so bright
You'll visit me in my dreams tonight
That you'll kiss me gently on my cheek
And whisper "goodnight now go to sleep"
I wish upon a star so bright
That you'll stay with me throughout the night
It would be a dream come true for me
If just once more my love I could see.
Copyright� Ingrid Aspey 16/8/09
Thankyou for all your support.
Have a nice weekend,
Love as always,Lynn.xxx
★☆ ♥♥ Night Night Darling ♥♥ God bless ♥♥ ★☆
Hi Bab, it's Mum again to say night night.
Madison is fine darling, she's playing with Lauren at the moment ..... I think they're playing with the horses and stables...... behind me...... they're making quite a lot of noise too, but not to worry.... they're OK.
Well my cold seems to be getting better at last, although my chest is a bit tender..... possibly from all the coughing but I hope it's not an infection. I'll see how it goes over the weekend and if no better I''ll be going to the doctors on Monday.
Haven't been out today, apart from taking Bab to school, and collecting Gemini and calling at the shops on the way back. Lynn brought her home, and Kim has been down to collect Gem, so Ive had a day in. The weather is supposed to be very wet and windy tomorrow so it might mean Bab doesn't have her riding lesson....... and that will mean another day in..... but I certainly don't mind that...... it's hibernation time!!!!! .... I wish !!!
Anyway darling, that's it for today so Im going to say night night again.
God bless love xxxx you stay close now xxxx because we love you so and want to be sure you're around.
See you tomorrow darling xxx Love you xxx Mum.
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