A Powys woman died of an infection in her bones after refusing medical and social care, an inquest has found.

Karin Mathias who died in her home in Ystradgynlais on June 23, 2022, has been found to have died after an infection spread into her bone from a pressure sore.

Ms Mathias whose profession was as a singer was found to have died from “Osteomyelitis (an infection of the bone) consequent upon pressure ulceration.”

In the report by Assistant Coroner Kerrie Burge, it was found that Ms Mathias was suffering from a number of other conditions including cerebral lymphoma as well as type 2 diabetes and an amputated portion of her lower right leg.

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In the report it found that Ms Mathias “held strong views on formal medical and social care” and had refused additional support.

The inquest found that Ms Mathias was “totally immobile and at risk of pressure ulcers”.

In the weeks up to her death it was found that Ms Mathias had developed one of these pressure sores which led to a more serious infection.

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In her report Ms Burge said: “She had a number of comorbidities, including an above the knee amputation; was morbidly obese; totally immobile and at risk of pressure ulcers in the weeks leading to her death.

“Her informal care was limited and Karin held strong views on formal medical and social care and had refused additional support, admission to hospital, or a pressure sore assessment.

“Karin's comorbidities and unwillingness to accept formal care services resulted in her developing a significant pressure sore, which spread to the bone, causing her death.”