Epilepsy Sudden Unexpected Death 2024-12-10
2024-12-10
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SUDEP Action, a charity based in Didcot and Wantage constituency, provides support for families affected by sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. The issue revolves around the need for improvements to coroner services to reduce trauma and improve understanding of causes.
What discussions she has had with the chief coroner on reporting sudden unexpected death in epilepsy?
I recently met the chief coroner. We did not discuss the specifics of this issue, but coroners have a statutory duty to investigate deaths that are not reported to them if they suspect that the cause is unknown, violent or unnatural, or that the death occurred in custody or other state detention.
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Specific discussions on reporting sudden unexpected death in epilepsy were not addressed.
We Did Not Discuss The Specifics Of This Issue
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SUDEP Action, a charity based in Didcot and Wantage constituency, provides support for families affected by sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. The issue revolves around the need for improvements to coroner services to reduce trauma and improve understanding of causes.
Will the Minister press for more investment in, and support for, the coroner service?
The Government recognise the impact of delays and the other issues facing coroners at the moment, and the impact that that is having on bereaved families and the wider systems. We welcome the recent Justice Committee report on the coroner service, and I look forward to working closely with the chief coroner, local authorities and key partners to devise and deliver a wider strategy for those services.
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Commitment to press for more investment in support for coroner service was not provided.
We Welcome The Recent Justice Committee Report On The Coroner Service
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