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The parents of tragic twin Emily Bramwell-Rowe – who died after hospital staff sent her home with cough syrup – say they’ve been overwhelmed by community support.

Little Emily died just days after her first birthday after contracting pneumonia.

Parents Paul and Donna Bramwell say the outpouring of support, including a special ‘Emily Day’, has given them hope.

Emotional and financial aid has come from all corners of the town – friends, neighbours, pubs, schools and even Macclesfield Town Football Club.

Tragic twin girl died two days after doctors sent her home from hospital with Calpol

Emily died after both she and twin Crystal were sent home from Macclesfield Hospital with Calpol and Ibuprofen when staff diagnosed a viral infection.

The twins’ condition deteriorated and they were rushed back to hospital two days later, by which time both were vomiting and struggling to breathe.

The girls were then referred to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital – but while Crystal survived, Emily died after developing complications in her heart and lungs.

The loss is particularly difficult for the Bramwells after they lost their five-month-old daughter to bronchial pneumonia five years ago.

But they say the support they’ve received from Macclesfield’s community is helping them to battle on.

Paul, 25, said: "It’s been so amazing how everybody has rallied round, we are so grateful. Thank you.

"When something like this happens it really does show how nice people can be."

Donna,23, added: "The pub held an ‘Emily Day’ and collections – it cost so much when we were in the hospitals and for the funeral and we so appreciate what everyone has done for us. Our neighbours have been amazing. Two went round town with collection tins."

The Golden Lion, on Moss Lane, held the special Emily Day to raise more than £1,000 toward costs.

Steven Rodgers, landlord, 26, who organised the event with partner, Laura, said: "They are friends and it’s a huge tragedy, it was humbling watching the community come together."

He added: "It’s ongoing. We’ve had donations from all over the place – local businesses, the Co-op, schools."

Footballs for the raffle were donated by Macc Town Football Club.

Dave Towns, stadium manager, said: "It’s so very sad, I have children and grandchildren of my own so it’s always upsetting to hear of any illness, but a loss like this is unimaginable.

"The Moss Rose estate is part of our neighbourhood, we look forward to seeing lots of the local children at our matches so our sympathies really are with the Bramwells."

Ash Grove School, where Emily’s brothers Domonic and Jason are pupils, held a sponsored race.

Last week, Donna told of her heartbreak that more tests weren’t carried out on Emily the first time she was taken to hospital.

Macclesfield Hospital has launched a probe into the death and invited the parents to meet staff who sent their daughters home.

John Wilbraham, chief executive at East Cheshire NHS Trust, said: "The Board of East Cheshire and the clinical staff involved recognise this has been a traumatic time for the parents and family and we wish to extend our deepest sympathy to them.

"If the parents wish, and only when they feel the time is right, the clinical staff involved will of course be available to meet to discuss with them the care given at this hospital."

An inquest into Emily’s death has been opened and adjourned at Manchester Coroners Court. No initial cause of death has been recorded.

Tragic twin girl died two days after doctors sent her home from hospital with Calpol