‘He loved the NHS, but it let him down’: Councillor, 78, died after waiting 15 months for triple bypass and a new heart valve

Ron Jones had heart disease and was told in May 2012 he needed surgery

In autumn 2012 he had an angiogram but his GP was furious he did not have stents put in – she said this would have improved his quality of life

His operation was scheduled for July 2013 but he died before it took…

‘He loved the NHS, but it let him down’: Councillor, 78, died after waiting 15 months for triple bypass and a new heart valve