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Investigating Essex: Dying To Be Saved

Naomi Channell
Essex Partnership University Trust
Mental Health
Essex Mental Health Services
Public Inquiry
Lampard Inquiry
Mental Health Services
Suicide
The Lampard Inquiry
Matthew Leahy
Christopher Nota
Julia Hopper
Abbigail Smith
Tillie Ann King
Mental Health Care
Murder and Rape Allegations
NHS
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Doris Smith
Sexual Assault
EPUT

In 2023, the UK government announced it would be investigating the deaths of 2000 patients, who died under Essex mental health services, as part of a public inquiry. With the inquiry now underway, some of the families of those who lost their lives, whilst in the care of Essex Partnership University Trust and its predecessors, are telling their tragic and heartbreaking stories.Many of these familie... more

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On the 9th of September 2024, The Lampard Inquiry started in the town of Chelmsford in Essex. The aim of the inquiry is to investigate over 2000 deaths that occurred in Essex mental health units or within three months of being discharged, from 2000 -... more

In this episode, I, Naomi, tell you why I wanted to make this series. Because a friend of mine, 34-year-old Suzanne Brown, known lovingly as Sue, was murdered by her boyfriend. My friend and her boyfriend consistently asked for help for his mental he... more

Whilst around 2000 deaths are being investigated by the Lampard Inquiry, there have been many other deaths of people who have been under the care of Essex mental health services, but they aren't being included. This is because they fall outside of th... more

In this episode, we see what happens when staff make the wrong decision. A decision that can mean the difference between life or death.

35-year-old Joshua Leader was about to admitted into a mental health unit in Essex, after a mental health nurse ... more

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Lisa Bates
Mother of Tillie Ann King, sharing her daughter's tragic story
Episode: Episode 9: Tillie's Story
Dan Leader
Brother of Joshua Leader, sharing insights about his brother's struggles with mental health
Episode: Episode 8: Justice for Joshua
Mary Varney
Legal representative for Joshua's family at the Inquest, specializing in bereaved family representation
Lee Day Solicitors
Episode: Episode 8: Justice for Joshua
Katrina Rubins
Senior Associate Solicitor specializing in abuse claims and human rights
Lee Day
Episode: Episode 6: Criminal Care
Julia Hopper
Mother of Christopher Nota, who died after experiencing failures in mental health services.
Episode: Episode 4: Missing Chris
Lisa Morris
Mother of Ben Morris, one of the 2,000 patients who died in care.
Episode: Episode 2: Ben's Story
Melanie Leahy
Mother of Matthew Leahy who died under Essex mental health care, advocate for justice and transparency
Episode: Episode 1: Failing Matthew

Host

Naomi Channell
Host of the series, known for her empathetic storytelling and commitment to highlighting systemic failures in mental health services. She brings personal connections to the issues, advocating for change and accountability through shared narratives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 542 ratings
  • One of the best podcast I’ve listened to

    Wow. I don’t think I will ever forget the stories from this series. This was so well put together and I am grateful to you all for shining a light on mental heath.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcast addict3
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Brilliant series

    I love all the Real podcasts and the Dying to be saved is excellent. I hope all the families get the justice they deserve.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joady100
    Irelanda year ago
  • Such an important podcast

    This was such a hard listen but just so well done - how you managed to stay impartial when the final episode is so close to home boggles my mind, but you had to be and I take my hat off to you for that. I had to listen to it in chunks as it was so harrowing at times, but that just shows the magnitude of the failings in Essex’s mental health system. I hope the power of the people and spreading the word about this podcast, and people subsequently learning about the problems in the system helps bri... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LittleEm84
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • An heartbreaking listen 😢

    This podcast series has been highly recommended on my library since I started listening to Podcasts recently.

    I’ve just finished listening to it and it broke me listening to it especially Abbigail’s story. 😢

    Naomi does an incredible job of telling this case with respect & real compassion 💕

    And I hope these families get justice and the answers they deserve. 🤞🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gemma Ryan
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Sad

    I had to listen to this twice as I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. I hadn’t heard about the case.

    Thank you so much for reporting on this and giving it the attention that it needed. I feel very sad and angry. Having worked in a mental hospital with teenagers for a few years.

    I am shocked that this has happened and has been allowed to happen. Those poor souls have be let down. The mental health sector really needs to be looked at along with other care facilities.

    Thank you again Naomi. I’m... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wonky2507
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Listeners appreciate the compassionate and empathetic approach in reporting tragic stories, with many expressing gratitude for the spotlight on overlooked systemic failures.
Some critiques focus on the narratives being emotionally charged and one-sided, yet many feel that the attention to victims’ families is necessary to advocate for change.
The series is regarded as heartfelt and essential listening, shedding light on critical issues within mental health services.

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Episode 2: Ben's Story
Q: Can you tell me a bit about Ben?
He was my first born.
Episode 2: Ben's Story
Q: Lisa, I just wanted to ask first of all, before we talk about Ben and who he was and his whole story, I just wanted to ask why you agreed to talk to me.
The severity of it is just not getting out there enough. What's going on is horrendous.
Episode 6: Criminal Care
Q: Did you find any real challenges with this case? Specifically because you were working with a patient who was in a mental health facility?
There is an unfair bias towards individuals with pre-existing mental health diagnoses, creating challenges in validating their experiences.
Episode 5: Dot's Story
Q: How have you coped, have you, have you had a chance to grieve for your mother?
Paul expressed uncertainty about whether he had truly grieved, indicating he had been focused on practical matters after her death.
Episode 5: Dot's Story
Q: Did you know that, I know you said she was on end of life care. Did you ever think she was going to be okay and survive or did you know that this was goodbye?
Paul recalled having a conversation with his mother, whispering to her that she could go, indicating he was prepared for her passing.

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What is Investigating Essex: Dying To Be Saved about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the ongoing public inquiry into the deaths of 2,000 patients under Essex mental health services, this podcast presents heartbreaking accounts from families who have suffered immense loss due to systemic failures in care. It highlights individual tragic stories interwoven with themes of accountability, negligence, and the urgent need for reform in mental health practices. Unique in its approach, the series not only recounts personal experiences but also exposes instances of severe neglect, sexual assault, and the falsification of treatment records, urging listeners to reflect on critical shortcomings within mental health systems. Each episode aims to amplify the voices of grieving families while advocating for necessary changes t... more

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