The Inquiry panel, chaired by Tom Kark KC, will carefully consider all information provided to help shape its final report.

The resettlement process, which involved transitioning patients to community placements, has been a highly complex task.

The hospital’s closure, initially targeted for June 2024, was contingent on successfully relocating all remaining patients to agreed alternative accommodation within the community.

The panel is keen to hear from patients, their families, and carers who have been involved in this process from 14 June 2021 to the present - regardless of whether they have already contributed to the Inquiry.

Those wishing to share their experiences can do so in small group sessions before the panel, through individual attendance in early June, or by submitting a written account.

The deadline to contact the Inquiry is 25th April 2025, with further details available on the official Inquiry website.