Mum collapsed and died in GP surgery after waiting days for an appointment

A woman collapsed and died in a GP surgery after waiting days for an appointment, an inquest has heard.

Jaqueline Watkins, 66, from Llanyravon, Torfaen, was feeling unwell at home for several days and contacted her GP practice for an appointment.

The earliest appointment they could give her was 15:00 BST on Thursday 18 June, the hearing was told.

But the mum-of-two was collapsed in the chair while in the waiting room of Llanyravon Surgery.

During an inquest held on Tuesday, Gwent Coroner's Court heard that despite efforts from medical staff, Watkins could not be saved.

Her family have raised concerns that there were "missed opportunities" in GP care that need to be investigated.

A post-mortem examination was carried out, but no medical cause of death was given at the brief hearing.

Watkins' family said: "We have many unanswered questions about the advice and care given."

Rose Farmer, area coroner for Gwent, confirmed that an inquest will be held in March next year.