NHS Nurse Tragically Dies After Being Sent Home From A&E
A dedicated NHS nurse collapsed and died just three days after being sent home from a hospital accident and emergency department with a diagnosis of indigestion and trapped wind. Paula Ivers, 47, was found collapsed in her bedroom by her young daughter at their home in Denton, Tameside, and was later pronounced dead.
An inquest into her death heard that the devoted nurse had attended Tameside Hospital A&E three days prior, suffering from what she described as horrendous chest pain, which she said was worse than childbirth.
'A Fierce Advocate for the NHS'
Described by her grieving sister as a fierce advocate and defender of the NHS, Paula was reportedly reassured by medical staff that her severe pain was not cardiac-related. She was subsequently discharged from the hospital.
Tragically, it was later confirmed that she had suffered a cardiac arrest caused by a tear in her aorta, the body's main artery. Her family has stated they feel she was profoundly let down by the very health service she served.
Family Demands Answers After Tragic Loss
The incident, which occurred in November 2025, has sparked serious questions about patient safety and diagnostic procedures within the NHS. The family's devastating loss highlights the critical consequences of a missed diagnosis.
As the inquest continues, the case of Paula Ivers stands as a sombre reminder of the pressures facing emergency healthcare and the human cost when things go tragically wrong.
