Articles in ‘Inquests and Fatal Claims’ Category

After a loved one dies, a post mortem may need to take place to investigate the cause of death. This post considers the role of the post mortem in the context of a coroner’s…

Despite proactive initiatives to curb the prevalence of racism within NHS maternity care, it remains a deep-rooted, systemic problem for women of colour and their babies. Recent reports have cast light on the extensive…

Ali Cloak and Holly Sumbler acted for a family in an inquest into the death of a man at HMP Lowdham Grange (referred to here as C), where the jury returned a conclusion of…

NGAW will run from 2nd to the 8th December2023 with the aim to bring communities together, help people connect and to raise awareness of the support services available to the bereaved. What does National…

When a child dies it is of course a very difficult time, and it can be difficult to know what practical steps you might need to take. Here we have gathered a range of…

Since 2008 there has been a legal requirement where following the death of a child under the age of 18, the death must be reviewed by a Child Death Overview Panel. The panel acts…

While Mother’s Day is a celebratory time for many, we know it can be particularly painful for others, especially when so many have lost loved ones during the pandemic. It can be easy to…

Funded by the NHS, The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HISB) is an independent body who investigate circumstances where a mother or her baby has suffered an adverse event during pregnancy and/or childbirth. HSIB have…

As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic it is more pertinent than ever to remember the importance of Children’s Grief Awareness Week. There have been many more children and young people dealing with grief…

From today, the 12 January 2022, it will be easier for families to secure public funding for legal representation in relation to the inquests into the death of a loved one in many cases….

You may not be aware but there are hundreds of organisations and charities all over the UK that provide support to the bereaved. Here is a list of some of the main organisations that…

NGAW will run from 2nd to the 8th December 2021. It is especially important in the current this year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Currently The Good Grief Trust charity have approximately 800 support…