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An elderly woman who said she couldn't afford heating in her home died after developing hypothermia, an inquest has heard.
Barbara Bolton, 87, was admitted to Fairfield Hospital on December 11 last year with the condition, as well as a chest infection, but tragically died on January 5 after a decision was made with her family to place her on end of life care.
An inquest opening at Rochdale Coroner's Court heard that the widow, who previously worked as a pharmacy assistant, was admitted to hospital by her GP.
She had disclosed to her doctor she had not been able to afford heating at her home in Bury.
Barbara Bolton, 87, was admitted to Fairfield Hospital on December 11 last year with the condition, as well as a chest infection, but tragically died on January 5
