Independent Inquiry

Patient safety is our absolute priority and we welcome the independent inquiry as an opportunity to learn lessons to ensure the best and safest care possible for our patients.

The Inquiry is moving to the next stage and giving an opportunity for staff with experience in working in mental health services to with the team leading the Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry team.

The Essex Mental Health Inquiry will be chaired by Dr Geraldine Strathdee​​.

The families of people who died while receiving inpatient mental health treatment at three Essex hospital trusts are being invited to get in touch with the independent inquiry set up to look into the circumstances of their deaths.