Trust statement following conclusion of inquest into the death of Henok Zaid Gebrsslasie
We offer our deepest sympathy to Mr Henok Gebrsslasie’s family and loved ones. As a Trust, we are committed to providing the very best care and recognise that on this occasion we have fallen short. For this we are truly sorry and apologise unreservedly.
We are committed to addressing the concerns identified during our own internal investigation and have already made several improvements to our operating procedures, including ensuring our care planning is person centred, our therapeutic engagement observation process is more robust and have reduced environmental risks on our wards.
We continue to work with our patients and partners to ensure a meticulous focus on providing the very best care possible and that we continuously improve patient safety.
Finally, if you are struggling to cope, urgent mental health support is available across Coventry and Warwickshire 24/7. Call the freephone number 111. If you have seriously harmed yourself or considering this, call 999 or ask someone to call 999 for you.