Impact of the tracker

Our tools are used by the death investigation system and organisations to improve practice and inform policy.

Response status over time for reports

22 October 2025 Campaigns | Government | Media | Parliament

Live on ITV News London

Findings from the report on fatal anaphylaxis and campaign was broadcasted by ITV.

Impact articles: 101
10 November 2026 Articles

PRESS RELEASE: A wake-up call at Stormont

Researchers and suicide prevention advocates join forces at Stormont to call for a Preventable Deaths Tracker in Northern Ireland, turning…

9 November 2026 Articles | Campaigns

PDT provides evidence for Gabe’s Law

Data from the PDT used in the campaign for Gabe’s Law

8 November 2026 Articles | Campaigns | Media

Feature in The Sunday Times

The PDT’s dashboard on deaths from Multi-storey car parks was featured in The Sunday Times.

3 November 2026 Inquiries | Parliament

Evidence given to the Justice Committee

Dr Richards gave oral evidence to the Justice Select Committee on learning from inquests.

2 November 2026 Parliament

Amendment for a National Coronial Database tabled in the Health Bill

Baroness Kidron tabled our amendment to the Health Bill to promote transparency of deaths & create a National Coronial Database.

30 September 2026 Events

Guest speaker at Kennedy’s Claims and Inquest Forum

Dr Richards will be a guest speaker at Kennedys annual healthcare claims and inquest forum on 15 October

14 September 2026 Government

Government consultation on unlawful killing inquest conclusions

The MOJ shares consultation on the legal standard of proof for unlawful killing inquest conclusions with Dr Richards.

10 September 2026 Debates | Government | Parliament

Questions raised to the Ministry of Justice about the PDT

Minister for Victims and coroner policy was asked what the government is doing to improve responses to PFDs…

1 September 2026 Media | Podcasts | Radio

Interviewed for the BBC’s Medical Emergency Episode

Dr Richards was interviewed for the BBC’s File on 4 Investigates programme that highlights doctor suicides.

25 August 2026 Media | Podcasts | Radio

Interviewed for the BBC’s Coroners Question Episode

Dr Richards was interviewed for the BBC File on 4 Investigates programme that followed an inquest and exposed the broken…

25 August 2026 Articles | Media

Feature in the BBC InDepth on the Coroner Service

The BBC investigates the Coroner Service & preventable death of Daniel Lindsay, interviewing Dr Richards

6 August 2026 Government | Parliament

Clive Lewis MP writes to the Health Secretary about the PDT

Local MP for Norwich writes to the Department of Health and Social Care, requesting a meeting and support for our…

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