Essex Mum Vows to Fight for Change After Daughter's Mental Health Death – Joining Lampard Inquiry
A grieving Essex mother is determined to prevent future tragedies after an inquest revealed 'poorly administered observations' played a role in her daughter's death. Victoria Sebastian's daughter tragically lost her life, and the subsequent inquest at Essex Coroner's Court highlighted critical failings in the care provided.
The inquest jury's findings have spurred Victoria to take a leading role in the ongoing Lampard Inquiry. This significant investigation is scrutinising the circumstances surrounding the deaths of over 2,000 mental health patients in Essex, aiming to identify systemic issues and implement lasting improvements.
A Painful Loss and a Call for Accountability
Victoria's daughter's story is a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities within the mental health system. The inquest's conclusion – that inadequate monitoring and observation contributed to her death – has ignited a fierce determination within Victoria to ensure no other family experiences such devastating loss. She believes that a thorough examination of the circumstances leading to her daughter’s death is crucial for preventing similar occurrences.
“It’s been incredibly difficult, but I feel a responsibility to speak out and fight for change,
