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Care home woman dies after window fall
Stockport Express
|October 08, 2025
AN ELDERLY woman tragically died after falling from a care home window, the Express understands.
Berrycroft Manor care home, Romiley
Emergency services were called out to Berrycroft Manor care home, in Romiley, Stockport, at around 7.30am on Monday, September 29.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) says a 78-year-old woman was taken to hospital following a fall, where she sadly died later in the day.
Berrycroft Manor's manager described the incident as a 'tragic accident' and confirmed an investigation was underway.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC), the regulator for care homes and medical providers, is aware of the incident.
Michael Blissett, home manager at Berrycroft Manor, said: "This was a tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are very much with the family.
This story is from the October 08, 2025 edition of Stockport Express.
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