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Neglect probe after woman's death Neglect probe after woman's death
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The death of an elderly woman from hypothermia is being investigated as a possible case of neglect, police said.The death of an elderly woman from hypothermia is being investigated as a possible case of neglect, police said.
Vera Cranfield, 80, died after being admitted to Blackpool Victoria Hospital on Saturday.Vera Cranfield, 80, died after being admitted to Blackpool Victoria Hospital on Saturday.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "Inquiries are focusing on concerns of neglect by her carer."A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "Inquiries are focusing on concerns of neglect by her carer."
Mrs Cranfield, of Westfield Avenue, in Staining, had dementia and restricted mobility, said police. A post-mortem examination is due to take place later.Mrs Cranfield, of Westfield Avenue, in Staining, had dementia and restricted mobility, said police. A post-mortem examination is due to take place later.
A neighbour, who did not wish to be named, said Mrs Cranfield had been a "pioneer" who always spoke her mind.A neighbour, who did not wish to be named, said Mrs Cranfield had been a "pioneer" who always spoke her mind.
'Spoke her mind'
"I knew her relatively well as she had lived here for years."I knew her relatively well as she had lived here for years.
"Some people could get the wrong impression about her as she always spoke her mind, but we used to get on quite well.""Some people could get the wrong impression about her as she always spoke her mind, but we used to get on quite well."
Mrs Cranfield had moved to Westfield Avenue several years ago, after the death of her husband.Mrs Cranfield had moved to Westfield Avenue several years ago, after the death of her husband.
The neighbour said: "If there's a case for neglect I would speak out against it as I have seen them going in there every day with food for her."The neighbour said: "If there's a case for neglect I would speak out against it as I have seen them going in there every day with food for her."
Another neighbour, Olympia Michael, said Mrs Cranfield was an active member of the community who was always campaigning Another neighbour, Olympia Michael, said Mrs Cranfield was an active member of the community who was always campaigning.
She said: "She used to live next door so we would see her a lot.She said: "She used to live next door so we would see her a lot.
"She was always knocking on doors about something and was a nice lady.""She was always knocking on doors about something and was a nice lady."