A 'witty and energetic' Yorkshire librarian ended her life at Malham Cove after becoming distressed by chronic insomnia, an inquest heard
Mrs Hounslow had been admitted to hospital over concerns for her physical and mental health in the weeks leading to her death, but had not been sectioned under the Mental Health Act and chose to discharge herself.
Her GP, Dr Eleanor Midgley, told the inquest that she believed Mrs Hounslow’s mental health was improving in the days leading up to her death. At around 12.20pm a walker saw Mrs Hounslow falling from the top of the cove and called the emergency services.Mrs Hounslow’s family were in attendance at the inquest yesterday.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Police hunt for man after couple attacked in York homeThe man and woman were taken to hospital with serious injuries, North Yorkshire Police say.
Read more »
York and North Yorkshire devolution deal worth £540m to be signedYork and North Yorkshire are to get a directly elected mayor in 2024.
Read more »
Egton Bridge: Gooseberry heavyweights battle it out at annual showCompetitors are set to take part in a centuries' old fruit show in North Yorkshire.
Read more »
Devolution for North Yorkshire and York: Historic deal signed on Yorkshire DayLEVELLING Up Secretary Greg Clark will join local leaders to sign a historic devolution deal in York on Monday which should see new powers transferred to a Mayor along with £540m Government investment.
Read more »
A64 Rillington diversions after water main burst closes roadThe water main burst forces the closure of a section of the main A64 route to the North Yorkshire coast.
Read more »
Man died in A19 crash after Audi driver attempted to overtake him and lost controlA man died in a car crash in North Yorkshire after another driver attempted to overtake him and lost control in a puddle of water.
Read more »