Hearings

2 February – 16 February

• Further evidence (including from family members) related to the circumstances of those who died whilst under the care of EPUT (Essex Partnership University Trust)
• Further focus on selected themes relevant to EPUT investigations

20 April – 7 May

• Pre-Recorded Evidence Sessions from bereaved families and those with lived experience who wish to provide oral evidence. [Please note: The Pre-Recorded Evidence sessions are private and not available to the public at this time].

6 July – 23 July 

• Observations and Use of Technology: The Inquiry will explore an evidence-led examination relevant to system learning and potential interim recommendations. This includes exploring the continued use of Oxevision.
• Resuscitation: Emerging area of concern arising from multiple accounts may inform the Chair’s consideration of potential interim recommendations or further evidential directions. The Chair will begin hearing evidence on this issue in July.
• Further Evidence from bereaved families: Families remain central to the Inquiry’s work and the Chair wishes to invite a number of further families to provide evidence at this hearing.
• Core Participant Submissions: Focused oral submissions from Core Participants on the topic areas covered at the hearing, as appropriate.
• EPUT Engagement and Compliance Issues: Examination of issues relating to EPUT’s engagement with the Inquiry.

5 October – 22 October

• Thematic Issues and Illustrative Cases Block 2
  • Thematic Issue: Environmental Risk and Ward Safety
  • Thematic Issue: Regulation and the Regulatory Landscape
  • Thematic Issue: CQC Cases
  • Thematic Issue: Restraint
  • Thematic Issue: Medication
  • Thematic Issue: Police Involvement (other than in relation to
    sexual safety) including British Transport Police