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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jane Kirby

Mental health inquiry into patient deaths to hear from health and safety execs

Family members of those lost after receiving treatment for mental health concerns hold up pictures during a protest at the Lampard Inquiry at Chelmsford Civic Centre last year. The inquiry is investigating deaths of mental health inpatients in Essex between 2000 and 2023. Picture date: Monday September 9, 2024. - (PA Archive)

An inquiry into the deaths of more than 2,000 people while under the care of mental health services in Essex is to hear evidence from health and safety professionals.

The Lampard Inquiry is examining deaths at NHS-run children and adult inpatient units in Essex between 2000 and 2023 and has previously heard from grieving families about the care their loved ones received.

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