Heartbroken mum living with life sentence of grief after tragic death of Sunderland teenager
Thomas Brookes, 16, was found dead at home in Grangetown, Sunderland, in October 2019
Thomas Brookes died suddenly at home in 2019
A heartbroken mum has spoken of the constant pain and loss she feels since her teenage son s sudden death.
Thomas Brookes, 16, was found dead at home in Grangetown, Sunderland, in October 2019.
Mum Helen Wardropper, 41, tried to resuscitate him but despite her best efforts he was pronounced dead.
Thomas would have celebrated his 18th birthday on May 4 but instead mum Helen said she faces a life sentence of grief after his death.
Inquest date yet to be set after heartbreaking death of Sunderland teen
Thomas Brookes, 16, was found dead at his home in Grangetown, Sunderland, on September 28 2019
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An inquest will be held into the death of a teenager who suddenly died at home in Sunderland.
Thomas Brookes, 16, was found dead at his home in Grangetown, Sunderland, on September 28 2019.
All schools in England are due to reopen fully on 8 March. Photograph: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images
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Announcing its plans this week for a full reopening of schools on 8 March, the government promised a series of measures designed to enhance Covid safety, including twice-weekly testing for secondary pupils and a recommendation to wear face coverings in classrooms.
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