Man died after swallowing conkers at care home, inquest hears

Marcus Hanlin, who had Down’s syndrome and was on regime of pureed meals, choked after being left unsupervised, inquest toldA man with Down’s syndrome, severe learning disabilities and poor eyesight, who died after swallowing conkers hidden in rice as part of a sensory activity at a nursing home, had been left unsupervised though staff knew he was fascinated by food, an inquest has heard.Marcus Hanlin, 57, was on a regime at Cheddar Grove nursing home in Bristol that included him onl