What have families told the Lampard Inquiry into mental health deaths?

The Lampard Inquiry is investigating over 2,000 mental health-related deaths that occurred in Essex. The latest stage of the inquiry has heard from bereaved families who have shared their experiences and concerns. The families have expressed frustration with the lack of support and care their loved ones received from mental health services. They have highlighted issues such as long wait times, inadequate crisis support, and a failure to listen to their concerns. Several families have described the tragic consequences of these failures, including preventable deaths. The inquiry is examining the systemic problems within the mental health system that may have contributed to these deaths. Bereaved families have called for urgent reforms to improve patient safety and ensure that no other families have to endure the pain they have experienced. The Lampard Inquiry is an important step in understanding the failures of the mental health system and driving necessary changes to prevent future tragedies. The testimonies of the families have provided valuable insights that can inform the inquiry's recommendations.