Beth Matthews' family say her death was 'wholly avoidable'

The family of a mental health blogger credited with saving the life of at least one of her 'massive' online following say her own death was 'wholly avoidable' and 'completely unnecessary' after an inquest ruled she was neglected.

Beth, 26, died in March last year after ingesting a toxic substance which she ordered online from Russia and which arrived in the post at The Priory's Cheadle Royal Hospital where she was being treated whilst detained under the Mental Health Act. Following the conclusion, Beth's family issued a statement, which was read outside the court by the family's legal representative Stephen Jones, from Leigh Day Solicitors, flanked by Beth's visibly emotional father Christopher Matthews.

“Not only was Beth bright and vivacious, she was intelligent, had a ‘can do’ attitude and her infectious smile would brighten anyone. She was an accomplished yacht and dinghy sailor who was always full of energy and had a wonderful sense of humour.

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