THE family of a KFC worker who took an overdose because she was allegedly being bullied at work have been given “a bit of hope” after doctors delayed turning off her life support.

Emma Price’s family say she overdosed on painkiller medication having twice complained to managers that she was being treated unfairly.

The 32-year-old was placed in an induced coma and her family announced last week that her life support would be turned off today after doctors ruled she was brain dead.

However, after visiting Emma in hospital over the weekend to say their final goodbyes, they took to Facebook to confirm they have been given "a bit of hope" as doctors have decided to give her more time to improve.

Emma worked at the KFC in Pitsea and the fast food restaurant has insisted it will carry out a full investigation into claims she was bullied and overworked.

Posting an update on the GoFundMe page, Emma’s brother Thomas said: “My sister has had her breathing tube put into her trachea to see if this improves her breathing, they have given her a little more time due to her age.

“They have said it is still a slim chance that she will make it.”

Emma’s parents say they are aware that Emma complained to her manager at least twice about the issues at work but claim nothing was done.

Dad David Price, 60, said he even went down to the branch where Emma worked in Pitsea, to try and get some answers after raising his own complaints three times.

Emma, a ‘homey’ animal-lover, reached out to the mental health charity MIND and was due to have her first appointment with them last Monday.

A KFC spokesperson said: “Our thoughts are with Emma and her family at this difficult time.

“Maintaining a working environment that is safe and inclusive for all team members is essential for us a business.

“These allegations are being taken extremely seriously and an urgent investigation into the matter is already underway.”