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A grainy picture of Jamie Harding, who is wearing a blue sweater. He has short brown hair and is smiling. Behind him is a blue lava lamp and red curtains. He is sat in what looks like a bedroom.

Coroner demands answers over mental health death

Jamie Harding died as a result of neglect from Essex's mental health service, Sean Horstead says.

Victims' families gathered outside Chelmsford Civic Centre on the opening day of the Lampard Inquiry

Inquiry chair praises courage of victims' families

The Lampard Inquiry into 2,000 mental health deaths across Essex has now adjourned until November.

Chris Nota, aged about 17, to the right of the image, with his mother Julia Hopper. Chris is wearing a black v-neck jumper, red striped tie and a white shirt. He has his right arm raised as if straightening his hair and is looking at the camera. His mother is wearing a large black beaded necklace and a striped black and white top. She is smiling at the camera.

'I have lost all faith and trust in this broken nation'

Julia Hopper tells an inquiry the mental health system is "hellish to its absolute stinking core".

Former professional footballer Colin Flatt posing in front of a concrete seawall with the sea in the background. The image shows colin with a black polo shirt on and beige cargo shorts. He is sitting on the ground smiling, aged around 70.

Ex-footballer died after discharge, inquiry told

Colin Flatt's partner Melanie Leahy says she "watched the man I loved deteriorate in front of me".

Melanie Leahy with her arm around the shoulders of her son Matthew

Mum says son died in 'hell on Earth' facility

Melanie Leahy addresses a public inquiry into 2,000 NHS mental health-related deaths.

Phephisa Mabuza, who is wearing a white and black T-shirt and smiling at the camera.

Man died after trust 'ignored national guidance'

A coroner has written to Essex Partnership University Trust asking what changes it plans to make.

Eleanor Grey KC, wearing a black blouse with a blue ribbon around her neck, is sitting at a desk with two microphones in front of her.

Essex mental health trust: 'We are sorry'

The Lampard Inquiry is looking into more than 2,000 mental health-related deaths in Essex.

Lily Lewis from Garden Court North Chambers

Inquiry told of 'toxic culture' in mental health

The Lampard Inquiry is looking into more than 2,000 mental health-related deaths in Essex.

Baroness Kate Lampard, with dark hair, pearl earrings and wearing glasses which are sat halfway down her nose and slightly wonky. She is against a light blue plain background

What is the Lampard Inquiry and what could it change?

An inquiry into the deaths of people under the care of mental health services is due to take place.