A prisoner who had died of an undetected infection just days after his eyes suddenly turned yellow refused crucial tests which could have saved his life.
Philip Coudjoe, who was unknowingly infected with Hepatitis C, was taken to Forest Bank prison to await sentencing in April 2020 after being convicted of burglary.
The 57-year-old, who had a history of substance misuse and a diagnosed heart defect, was given an initial health screening during which he declined screening for blood-borne viruses. READ MORE: Screaming passengers 'prayed' during terrifying Storm Eunice landing at Manchester Airport During the exam, he was prescribed medication for anxiety and depression and put on methadone to help with his addiction.
A report published this month (February) by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) found that Mr Coudjoe did not have a second health assessment, owing to Covid restrictions in place during the first national lockdown.
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