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Public Inquiry Launched into NHS Trust Deaths Amid Accountability Push

12/12/2025

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A public inquiry into Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust will investigate the deaths of Nadia Sharif (17), Christie Harnett (17), and Emily Moore (18) to pursue accountability and systemic change.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced the inquiry in Darlington.
He acknowledged the families' relentless campaigning for justice.
Trust was fined £215,000 in April 2024 for inadequate care.
Alison Smith, the trust's chief executive, pledged support for the inquiry.

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A public inquiry into Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust will investigate the deaths of Nadia Sharif (17), Christie Harnett (17), and Emily Moore (18) to pursue accountability and systemic change.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced the inquiry in Darlington.
He acknowledged the families' relentless campaigning for justice.
Trust was fined £215,000 in April 2024 for inadequate care.
Alison Smith, the trust's chief executive, pledged support for the inquiry.