Mother Dies from Blood Clot After Hospital Visit

The family of Jade Ellis, a 36-year-old woman from Cwmavon, Neath Port Talbot, has expressed their grief and frustration after her death from a heart attack caused by a blood clot, following her premature discharge from Princess of Wales Hospital. Ellis was sent home just half an hour after arriving with chest pains on March 28, 2020. Her family believes that the NHS failed her by not conducting necessary tests, such as a blood test, before her discharge. Sandra Bartlett, Ellis's mother, recounted the harrowing experience of finding her daughter unresponsive at home. She criticized the hospital's handling of her daughter's case, stating that a quick ECG was insufficient. The family has since received £160,000 in compensation from the NHS, although they noted that a significant portion of this amount has gone towards legal fees. Bartlett lamented the irreversible pain caused by the loss of her daughter and highlighted the emotional toll on Ellis's two children. Cwm Taf Morgannwg health officials have publicly apologized for the shortcomings in Ellis's care, acknowledging that it did not meet the expected standards. They emphasized that lessons learned from this tragic incident will inform future improvements in patient care. Despite the apology, NHS Wales has refrained from further comments on the matter, leaving the family seeking closure amidst their grief.