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Warning – Potentially distressing content. Please be aware that the hearings may contain descriptions of death and suicide, from the start and throughout, which some viewers may find distressing. Due to the subject matter discussed, the Lampard Inquiry does not recommend anyone under the age of 18 views the hearings. If you require support, please visit the support section on the Inquiry’s website for information about how you may be able to access this.

This page presents an overview of all public hearings convened as part of the Lampard inquiry. It includes details of upcoming sessions, records of previous proceedings, and information on current a hearing in progress. The content is regularly updated.

The next Hearing will take place from 2 February 2026 – 16 February 2026. The Inquiry will sit on Mondays to Wednesdays during this period. 

You can download a copy of the February hearing timetable.

Please note: the final timetable for the February Public Hearings may be subject to last minute changes on the day.

Current Hearing

The hearing will be held virtually and live streamed on the Lampard YouTube page.

Future Hearings

Any changes to future hearings will be communicated in good time.

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.

6 July – 23 July 

  • Thematic Issues and Illustrative Cases Block 1
    • Thematic Issue: Assessment and Admission
    • Thematic Issue: Observations and the Use of Technology
    • Thematic Issue: Co-occurring Health Conditions and Older
    • Adult Care
    • Thematic Issue: Sexual Safety
    • Thematic Issue: Safeguarding

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

25 January 11 February

  • Thematic Issues and Illustrative Cases Block 3
    • Thematic Issue: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
    • Thematic Issue: Neurodevelopmental Disorders
    • Thematic Issue: Emotionally Unstable Personality
      Disorder/Borderline Personality Disorder
    • Thematic Issue: Substance Misuse
    • Thematic Issue: Perinatal Care
    • Thematic Issue: Leave
    • Thematic Issue: Discharge

26 April – 13 May 

  • Investigations and Thematic Issues Block 4
    • Thematic Issue: Information Sharing, Record-keeping Systems
      and Inter-agency Communication
    • Thematic Issue: Culture, Candour, Trust Investigation and
      Accountability
    • Governance, Oversight and Overall Accountability
    • Governance and Oversight
    • Accountability
    • Recommendations

14 June – 24 June 

  • Closing Statements
Hearing type: Public Hearing
10:00am - 4th Feb 2026
Arundel House and via live stream
Hearing type: Public Hearing
10:00am - 9th Feb 2026
Arundel House and via live stream
Hearing type: Public Hearing
10:00am - 10th Feb 2026
Arundel House and via live stream