Masterclass: Giving Evidence at Coroner's Court (Jul 09, 2026)

Masterclass: Giving Evidence at Coroner's Court is organized by Healthcare (HC) - UK Conferences Ltd and will be held on Jul 09, 2026.

Description:
This one-day virtual or in-person course is designed to provide delegates with the key skills and knowledge required to be a confident and capable witness at a coroner’s inquest, to support colleagues who are required to do so, or to understand the importance and function of coroner’s inquests within the patient safety agenda.

The course will cover topics such as the role of the coroner, the purpose of an inquest, how to prepare witness statements, how to prepare for the inquest hearing itself, how to give factual witness evidence in court, and linking with patient safety investigations. The emphasis will be on practical understanding, aided by exercises in statement writing and giving evidence, delivered in a safe and supportive environment.

Key Learning Points:

• Understanding the role of the Coroner
• What is a Coroner’s inquest?
• How to provide a good witness statement
• Preparing yourself/your staff for an inquest
• How an inquest works in practice
• Giving effective evidence in court,
• Prevention of Future Deaths reports, and links with patient safety incident investigations and other learning responses.