Inquest Reveals Woman Starved in Flat for Three Years

Laura Winham's remains were discovered after she went unnoticed due to mental health struggles and lack of contact with family.

Laura Winham, a woman with schizophrenia, was found dead in her Woking flat in May 2021, having been deceased for over three years.
Winham's diary and calendar entries revealed she was starving, with notes indicating she had not shopped for food in months.
Her family respected her wishes for no contact, believing it would worsen her mental health issues, leading to her isolation.
The inquest highlighted failures by social and mental health services to adequately support and check on her well-being.
Policy changes have been implemented by local councils following the inquest to prevent similar tragedies in the future.