Essex Mental Health Inquiry Uncovers Extensive Failings

Inquiry reveals a significantly higher number of deaths and systemic issues in Essex mental health services over two decades.

Inquiry into Essex mental health services reveals potentially thousands more deaths than previously estimated.
Families of deceased patients express grief and frustration over alleged negligence and exclusion from the inquiry.
Inquiry chair Lady Kate Lampard highlights severe issues including inadequate data collection and continued patient harm.
Legal representatives criticize Essex trusts for a lack of accountability and failure to address repeated issues.
Public testimonies and evidence sessions are scheduled to continue through 2026, with significant implications for national mental health care.