The Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry is investigating matters surrounding the deaths of mental health inpatients across NHS Trusts in Essex between 2000 and 2020.
The Inquiry will hear evidence from families, carers, and friends of those who died; others with experience of mental health inpatient care in Essex during the 20 year period; as well as staff, former-staff, relevant professionals, and organisations.
The Inquiry is independent of government and the health care system. In delivering a focused, independent, and robust Inquiry we wish to give the families and loved ones of those who died a chance to tell their story and inform change.
Call for evidence
On 10 November, the Inquiry published its call for evidence. We are inviting families to step forward for an evidence hearing.
Covid-19
The Inquiry is following government guidance and taking several steps to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 to ensure that both the Inquiry team, and anyone the Inquiry meet with, remain safe.
Timeline of the Inquiry
The Inquiry is currently in phase two, which involves hearing evidence from families.