The Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) has acknowledged its failures in the case of Elise Sebastian, a 16-year-old patient who died after staff failed to provide the necessary one-to-one care. Found unresponsive in her room, Elise's death has prompted a public inquiry into over 2,000 patient deaths. The inquest revealed lapses in supervision, with Elise allowed to enter her bedroom unsupervised despite previous self-harm attempts. Her family described the pain of losing her as unbearable and criticized the mental health system for neglecting its responsibilities.
EPUT admitted its failures in the care of 16-year-old Elise Sebastian, whose death was linked to lapses in supervision while on one-to-one care.
The family described the pain of losing Elise as 'too much to bear,' emphasizing how she was 'badly let down by the system'.
Coroner Sonia Hayes highlighted Elise's need for supervision due to her previous self-harm attempts, noting that she should have been monitored at all times.
EPUT's lawyer acknowledged the trust's failure, stating it failed in its responsibility by allowing Elise to enter her room unsupervised before her death.
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