Health and care inquests

Preparation before you go to an inquest is key. To help you prepare, here are some 'top tips' from those involved in the coronial process and from those who have given evidence before.

Jane Downie offers some key points to help in preparing for an inquest and shares with us her experiences to help witnesses through the process and how to deal with any worries or concerns.

What's the purpose of an inquest? What's the Coroner looking for when you give evidence? An experienced Coroner offers his advice and guidance to help you understand the process.

Dr Natasha Robinson shares with us her personal experience in giving evidence and attending the hearing. How to approach the Coroner's questions and meeting the family...

Dr Jaylata Shah explains how and why she became involved with an inquest and how she prepared. Despite her anxieties it was not about criticism and blame and very much a fact finding exercise.

Emma tells us about her experience and shares with us ideas on how to make sure you limit your evidence to that which is relevant and how not to be drawn into answering questions beyond your experience.

Writing a statement for the Coroner can be a daunting process if you have not done it before. Where to start? Hear some advice from Coroner on what he would like to see...