The inquest into Nicola Bulley’s death has entered its second day today (June 27) and her former GP has said there was “nothing” in her medical records to suggest she was suicidal.
Dr Rebecca Gray, told the hearing at County Hall, Preston: “There is nothing on the notes or records from 2012 where there’s been any mention of her feeling suicidal or of self harm.”
Ms Bulley had spoken to Dr Gray about feeling a “low mood and anxiety” since 2018, later telling of headaches, fatigue and lack of sleep.
Dr Rebecca Gray also said Nicola Bulley was sent to A&E on January 11 due to an injury to her head.
Nicola Bulley's medical records shared at inquest
Dr Rebecca Gray, told the hearing at County Hall, Preston, Ms Bulley attended a walk-in centre after a fall, complaining of increased drowsiness and vomiting.
She was sent to A&E where a CT scan came back normal, the inquest heard.
A mental health clinician has said Nicola Bulley didn’t appear to be depressed despite concerns over her increased drinking.
Theresa Lewis Leevy told the inquest she attended Ms Bulley’s house on January 10 with a police officer and paramedic following concerns about her welfare.
Ms Bulley was on her bed and appeared intoxicated and spoke of having lost weight.
However, when asked if she appeared depressed, Ms Leevy said: “No, no, not that I could ascertain at the time.”
Louise Cunningham said her sister Nicola Bulley was struggling to sleep.
Asked if she spoke about menopausal symptoms with her, Ms Cunningham said: “She discussed having some symptoms with the HRT, it was back in the summer (of 2022).
“She was having headaches, she couldn’t get the balance exactly right, she mentioned having struggles sleeping.
“She was taking lavender spray, herbal tea, anything that would relax her before bed.”
On Monday, June 26, the first day of the inquest, the cause of Nicola Bulley’s death was revealed.
Nicola Bulley drowned after entering cold river water and there is no evidence anyone else was involved in her death, her inquest heard on Monday.
Drowning experts told the hearing entering into cold water can cause a victim to gasp and inhale water and drown within seconds.
The mother of two went missing on January 27 during a dog walk after dropping her two children off to school.
Her body was found in the River Wyre on Sunday, February 19.
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