The UK’s largest-ever investigation into mental health services is expected to be upgraded to a statutory public inquiry after an intervention by senior Tories. 🔴 PMGallagher1
The UK’s largest-ever investigation into mental health services is expected to be upgraded to a statutory public inquiry after an intervention by senior Tories.Essex Mental Health Independent InquiryThe inquiry is investigating the deaths of 2,000 people at Essex NHS mental health units over a 20-year period, but has been undermined by thousands of current and former staff refusing to give evidence.
Sir John said Mr Barclay “listened carefully and… accepted that there had to be changes to the Inquiry status”. The Health Secretary will meet inquiry chair Dr Geraldine Strathdee after Easter and an announcement is expected to follow that a public inquiry will take place.
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