Legal support for Ryan's inquest

Aim

My sons inquest starts in January 2027, and I desperately need to raise funds to get legal representation as this is a very complex case

The inquest into my sons death is complex. He was wrongly put on risperidone, an antipsychotic drug, for behaviour issues. Ryan had Down Syndrome and autism, with severe learning disabilities, and 2 known cardiac issues

He was let down by cardiologists, psychiatrists, GP's, 2 different councils, supported living and the NHS

He was in supported living over 2 hours away, which meant we couldn't fully oversee his medical care, nor were we able to be with him when he passed. We were informed of his death whilst sitting on the M25

I have been fighting for justice for Ryan, and to prevent other families from going through the same nightmare

Ryan should never have been on risperidone given his known heart issues. He had no health checks, ECG's or bloods done prior to administration. He was also on fluoxetine, and there is a known interaction between these two drugs

Despite suffering sore throats, chest and shoulder pain for over two years, he was kept on these drugs and 'prescribed' paracetamol, honey & lemon drinks, and ice lollies.

On the day he passed he grasped at his throat and asked for drinks and ice lollies, as that's what he had been told to do 

He was also seen to experience syncope on at least 3 different occasions, by different people each time, and yet still no concerns were raised, or investigations done, even though the NHS website says this is an absolute emergency

The people and trusts I am fighting have many lawyers by their side, and sadly I just cant afford it. 

I have never asked for help for myself, and genuinely hate to do so, but I want to fight for my beautiful son and for other learning disabled people and their families who all too often are overlooked, not listened to, and medicated unnecessarily 

Thank you for your help - I cant tell you what it means to me 

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 17th November 2026 at 11:59pm