Beneath cross-examination from barrister Dr Cian Murphy, who was representing Mr Kay’s household, Mr Wigley admitted that Mersey Care’s commonplace process – to specify the extent of care mandatory and allocate a named, lead social employee – had not been adopted.

The inquest heard that Mr Kay had taken an overdose of antidepressants and paracetamol on the finish of April, shortly earlier than injuring himself with a knife.

On Tuesday, the inquest heard Mr Kay had “gone downhill” after having to have his pet canine put to sleep after it had turned aggressive and attacked his good friend.

On the Royal Liverpool Hospital, a call was made that he didn’t should be detained.

Psychological well being nurse Meghan McGee was requested repeatedly why she had not triggered the method to have him detained beneath the Psychological Well being Act, regardless of understanding he had tried to take his personal life 26 years in the past.

She stated that in a three-hour dialog Mr Kay had instructed her he had no intention to behave upon his suicidal ideas, and wished assist and help.

Ms McGee stated: “You could possibly inform he was excited by folks, his eyes lit up like crystals when he spoke of his delight in journalism, supporting the underdog and preventing for justice.”

She added she had been left with “no considerations” that Mr Kay offered a direct threat to himself.

“As he stood as much as go away he requested me for a hug and stated, ‘I’ll see you in Allerton Highway Tesco after I’m higher’.”