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Learning from the Coroner: Understanding Coronial Processes and Expectations - Webinar

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The Essex Safeguarding Adults Board (ESAB) and Essex Safeguarding Children Board (ESCB) invites practitioners and managers from across partner agencies to attend a unique multi-agency learning event with the Essex Coroner.

This webinar has been developed to strengthen professional understanding of coronial processes, improve the quality of evidence and documentation provided to the Coroner, and support agencies in preparing staff who may be involved in inquests.

Through practical insights and reflections on common challenges, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the Coroner's expectations and how organisations can enhance practice, accountability and learning.

Learning Outcomes:

By attending this event, participants will:

  • Understand the Coroner's expectations regarding records, documentation and evidence.
  • Learn what information and approaches are most helpful to the Coroner during investigations and inquests.
  • Gain insight into what to expect when attending Coroner's Court.
  • Understand how agencies can effectively support and prepare staff who may be required to attend an inquest.
  • Explore common pitfalls that can weaken evidence presented to the Coroner.
  • Learn what factors may prompt the Coroner to issue a Prevention of Future Deaths (PFD) Report.
  • Understand when a jury inquest is required and the circumstances in which it may be convened.
  • Consider the Coroner's perspective on cases involving adults who have mental capacity but make high-risk decisions.
  • Hear the Coroner's reflections on the top three lessons they believe agencies would benefit from understanding more fully.

An invaluable opportunity to hear directly from the Essex Coroner, enhance your understanding of coronial processes, and strengthen professional practice across agencies.

Book your place today to gain valuable insights and improve preparedness for coronial investigations and inquests.

    

 

Cancellation

If a delegate fails to attend a course that they have booked, or cancel with less than five working days’ notice, their organisation will be charged. A delegate will be deemed a non-attendee if they arrive 15 minutes after the course commences either online or at a venue.

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