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‘Systemic failures’ led to unlawful death of girl at mental health unit – family

A jury inquest ruled the death of Ruth Szymankiewicz, who was left unsupervised at a children’s mental health ward, as unlawful killing.

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A jury inquest ruled the death of Ruth Szymankiewicz, who was left unsupervised at a children’s mental health ward, as unlawful killing.

7 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom 7 hours ago on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

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An inquest found systemic staff shortages and supervision failures led to the unlawful death of Ruth Szymankiewicz at a children's mental health ward, rated inadequate in 2021.