Suicide of Frank Barnshaw

Roger Jones made this Freedom of Information request to HM Coroner for South Manchester
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Dear Stockport Coroner's Office,
My cousin took his own life in late April this year on the moors beside the A57. Understandably finding his body was compromised by the terrain. I spoke on behalf of the family at his funeral. I presume a PM provided no evidence of foul play. As a retired surgeon I would be most interested to know if and when an inquest will be held.
My cousin's problems were known to us (family) but we have been made aware of correspondence indicating his state of mind and intention. I cannot comment on the content specifically as this information was given to me second or third hand. I simply feel that if true our services to help those who ask for it, need to respond. The first duty of any doctor is 'first, do no harm'. An absence of action can be as harmful as inappropriate action. I cannot comment on the role of social services in this case but they were involved.

Yours faithfully,
Roger Jones

Large, Debbie,

Dear Mr Jones

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The Coroner for Stockport (South Manchester) is Mr J Pollard

Coroners Court

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STOCKPORT
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Kind Regards

Debbie Large

Chair, CoronerÂ’s Officers Association

From: Roger Jones <[1][FOI #72226 email]>
Date: 21 May 2011 18:50:15 GMT+01:00
To: FOI requests at Stockport Coroner <[2][Stockport Coroner request email]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Suicide of Frank Barnshaw

Dear Stockport Coroner's Office,
My cousin took his own life in late April this year on the moors
beside the A57. Understandably finding his body was compromised by
the terrain. I spoke on behalf of the family at his funeral. I
presume a PM provided no evidence of foul play. As a retired
surgeon I would be most interested to know if and when an inquest
will be held.
My cousin's problems were known to us (family) but we have been
made aware of correspondence indicating his state of mind and
intention. I cannot comment on the content specifically as this
information was given to me second or third hand. I simply feel
that if true our services to help those who ask for it, need to
respond. The first duty of any doctor is 'first, do no harm'. An
absence of action can be as harmful as inappropriate action. I
cannot comment on the role of social services in this case but they
were involved.
Yours faithfully,
Roger Jones
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