Family of woman found dead in her flat after years were not allowed to contact her

Laura Winham lay dead in her flat for three years before her brother discovered her

The family of a severely mentally ill woman who lay dead and undiscovered in her flat for more than three years said they were unable to have any contact with her because of privacy laws.

Laura Winham, 38, had schizophrenia, struggled to look after herself and had become estranged from her family, who she thought were trying to harm her.

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