A tragic inquest is unfolding in Nottinghamshire after the bodies of Alphonsine Leuga, 47, and her 18-year-old daughter, Loraine Choulla, were discovered in their home in May 2024—months after a critical emergency call went unanswered.

In February, Leuga, who had sickle cell anaemia, called 999 saying she couldn’t move and needed an ambulance. Her daughter, who had Down syndrome and severe disabilities, relied on her entirely. But the call was marked as “abandoned,” and no ambulance was sent.

Leuga had recently left the hospital against doctors’ advice to care for Loraine. She had become increasingly isolated, withdrawing from social services out of fear that her daughter might be taken away.

The inquest heard the heartbreaking reality: the two may have been dead for weeks or even months before being found. Leuga died from pneumonia; Loraine’s cause of death remains unclear.

This devastating case raises serious concerns about emergency response protocols and the protection of vulnerable families. The inquest continues.