Family demanding answers after death of dad following hip surgery

Candice Coleman from Glasgow claims NHS staff were unprepared to treat his rare condition.

The daughter of a man who died just two weeks after a routine hip replacement says her family has been left devastated and is now demanding answers.

Candice Coleman from Glasgow claims NHS staff were unprepared to treat his rare condition.

It’s believed her father suffered a fatal reaction to blood thinners just two weeks after his surgery.

NHS Lanarkshire and the Procurator Fiscal are now investigating what happened, as the family calls for better training and awareness.

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