Robert Green, 14, died suddenly earlier this year
Robert Green sadly died at the age of 14
The family of a teenager who died within hours of leaving hospital have raised concerns about the accuracy of his medical records. Robert Green fell ill on Tuesday, July 15 2025, before collapsing at home in the early hours of the following day.
The 14-year-old, from Bidston, was sent home from Arrowe Park Hospital after he was allegedly told he was suffering with a muscle injury before dying just hours later. Robert had been out kayaking with a friend and his family on Saturday, July 12, before complaining of chest pain and being short of breath after returning home.
That Monday, Robert went to school as normal but Tuesday July 15 he came home complaining of chest pains and breathing difficulties. His mum, Ruth, then took him to Arrowe Park Hospital’s accident and emergency department that night.
Robert’s dad, Robbie, previously explained how his son was sent home from the hospital when a doctor told him he had suffered a muscle injury, telling him to perform stretches at home.
After he was discharged at around 12.15am, Robert entered his parents’ bedroom where he complained about his breathing and chest pains.
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Robbie said he told him to sit down before Robert’s “eyes rolled to the back of his head” and he collapsed.
The distraught dad performed CPR before paramedics arrived and took him to hospital where Robert was pronounced dead.
Robert, who attended educational facility Impact North West, is believed to have died from bilateral pneumothorax although the cause of the condition is yet to be established. Bilateral pneumothorax is when air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall on both sides, and is a rare but serious condition.
The family of the teenager has now raised concerns about the accuracy and contents of Robert’s medical records. In the reports of both visits to hospital, seen by the ECHO, it states Robert had been transferred to the critical care unit at Arrowe Park on July 15, something that his family say never happened.
As well as this, upon arrival to A&E the night before his death, he was noted as having blue lips and an SpO2 level – the percentage of oxygen in your blood compared to its full capacity – of 95%. Robert’s half-sister Megan Pritchard says that should have been seen as concern due to his lips, although 95% oxygen is considered a normal level for most people.
The family also note they were not given the discharge papers from Robert’s first trip to A&E, which they have raised with the NHS trust.
Arrowe Park Hospital(Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)
Finally, the documents state Robert had complained of a sore chest on arrival at the hospital the night before his death, although the documents report that his pain score had been marked as 0 – the lowest it can be.
When approached for a response, a Wirral University Teaching Hospital spokesperson said: “Our sympathies remain with the family following this tragic incident and during what we know has been an extremely difficult time.
“We have met with Robert’s family and will continue to support them to address any further questions they have. Our thoughts are with the family and we will continue to offer our support at this time.”
In an email seen by the ECHO, the NHS trust said the family had received all medical records held by the hospital. Megan further told the ECHO a meeting is due to take place between the family and representatives of the trust in March.
Robbi told The ECHO: “It’s hard. Some mornings you get up and go to work and you’re just concentrating on that and then other mornings you don’t want to leave the house so you don’t have to see or speak to anyone.
“We’re angry about that has happened and how it has happened. We’re just waiting to see if there is an inquest into his death, that’s when we hope we can get some answers. It’s a waiting game now.”
Robert’s inquest is due to take place on March 20, 2026, although this is subject to change.