An elderly woman has died after a tragic incident at her Greater Manchester care home saw her fall from her window early on Monday morning. Both the police and CQC are now investigating the incident.
An elderly woman has died from her injuries after a tragic incident saw her fall from a window at her care home.
The 78-year-old woman was taken to the hospital after the fall from her window at a Stockport home at 7.30am on Monday, September 29.
The pensioner was living at the Berrycroft Manor home in Romiley at the time of the incident, but after being taken to the hospital, she died from her injuries.
A manager of Berrycroft Manor has confirmed that an investigation into the incident has begun and described the event as a “tragic accident”, according to the Manchester Evening News.
The body that regulates care homes, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), is aware of the incident and is in “close contact” with the home and police as they investigate the incident.
Michael Blissett, home manager at Berrycroft Manor, told the MEN: “This was a tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are very much with the family. We extend our heartfelt condolences to them.
“Everyone here is shocked and saddened by the accident. Investigations are continuing as to exactly how this has happened.
“Safety here is paramount and we are working with HSE [Health and Safety Executive] and CQC to ensure this never happens again.”
Greater Manchester Police confirmed that officers attended the scene, a spokesperson said: “Shortly after 7.30am yesterday (September 29), officers responded to reports of a concern for the welfare of a woman following a fall at a care home on Berrycroft Lane, Stockport.
“Emergency services attended, but sadly, a 78-year-old woman died from her injuries in hospital later that day. Her family is currently being supported. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of her death.”
The care home was last inspected in September 2024, and received a positive rating from the CQC, leaving with a “good” score.
Following the incident, a CQC spokesperson added: “CQC has been made aware of the death of a resident at Berrycroft Manor in Stockport, and our condolences are with the family at this sad time.
“We are in close contact with the home and police as they look into the circumstances around this incident, so we can understand if there is any regulatory action that needs to be taken to ensure people are receiving safe care.
“CQC’s priority, at all times, is the health and well-being of people using health and social care services, and all information we receive informs our monitoring of services and future inspections.
“We’d encourage anyone who has concerns about a health and social care service to let us know. This can be done by emailing [email protected] or via our customer service centre on 03000 616161.”