Headline : Dad, 52, who rang 999 dies at home alone after NHS bosses cancelled his ambulance

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A "breathless" dad who dialled 999 pleading for help tragically died at home after NHS bosses cancelled his ambulance, an inquest heard.

52-year-old Simon Boyd, who lived in Heaton Moor, Stockport, was suffering with vomiting and diarrhoea in the week leading up to his death in May last year. His ex-wife Elaine Parker-Boyd said he suspected he had gastroenteritis or norovirus. He had a 'relatively complex' medical history - including heart problems, high blood pressure, chronic fatigue syndrome and sleep apnoea, the coroner presiding over his inquest added.

His son had been with him on May 30 and the following day, before returning to his mum's house in Heaton Chapel, Elaine said. On May 31, Simon rang 111, with area coroner Chris Morris saying he 'reported dizziness, lethargy and sweating'. He was given 'self-care advice' and told to ring his GP or 111 if symptoms persisted. 'Safety-netting' took place and he was told about 'red flag' symptoms, the coroner added.

Elaine and their son spoke to him the next day and told them he felt 'better', she said. He promised he would eat and sent them a photograph of his dinner, Elaine told the Manchester Evening News. Most of it was uneaten when he was discovered, she added.

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