Heartbreak as carer mum killed disabled son after finding she'd just days to live A "loving and caring" mum who tragically took her own life killed her disabled son after finding out she had just days to live, an inquest heard.
The bodies of Shirely Nunn and her 50-year-old son, Stephen, were discovered by a family member at their home in Middlesbrough after the carer had killed herself after taking the life of her disabled son, who had long-term physical and mental health needs.
An investigation was carried out following the deaths which found more could have been done to offer emotional support to Mrs Nunn after her terminal cancer diagnosis.
Mrs Nunn, 67, was the appointed carer for her son, who had suffered a life-changing accident when he was 11 and sustained a serious brain injury.
During her time in hospital in September 2021 and at follow up appointments in October 2021, Mrs Nunn had shown "increasing signs of emotional instability".
