The heartbroken family of a KFC worker who took an overdose because she was allegedly bullied at work have said they will turn her life support off on Monday.
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 but her family have revealed they were told by doctors she is brain dead.
Her family, from Basildon, have said they are “devastated” to hear that Ms Price will not recover – and will turn her life support off on Monday.
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.
Speaking yesterday, her family said: “We are devastated – the house is so quiet without her.
“She is our angel and now she is going to become a true angel.
“We are turning the life support off on Monday as the doctor has said she is brain dead – it is too damaged.”
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, claims 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.
He said: “I went down there about two or three months ago and tried to speak to them – they banned me from going there and told Emma I wasn’t welcome there.
“She told me ‘they don’t listen to me’.”
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 spokesman 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.”
The family are now raising money to give Emma the send off she deserves. To donate, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-for-house-adaptation.
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