Mesothelioma and the Coroner
This video provides families with key information about coronial investigations after a death from mesothelioma. We aim to help families understand the process and share sources of support.
The video is based on findings from a research project undertaken by the Mesothelioma UK Research Centre (at the University of Sheffield) which explored bereaved family experiences of coronial involvement following a death from mesothelioma (a rare cancer caused by exposure to asbestos).
Find out more about the project here.
The research found that families may find out at a late stage about coronial involvement after the death of their relative from mesothelioma. Families had lots of unanswered questions about why the coroner was involved, and what would happen during the coronial process. These factors increased family distress at a time of grief.
The video aims to improve family experiences by raising awareness of coronial involvement in mesothelioma, and providing key information about why coroners are involved, what the process is, and where to get support. The content is based on family experiences shared to help other families going through a mesothelioma inquest.
The animation is part of a wider project undertaken with the charity Mesothelioma UK which examined coronial practices across the UK.
Download the report here.
Credits
- Public Engagement Lead: Dr Sarah Hargreaves (Research Fellow at the Mesothelioma UK Research Centre)
- Deputy Director: Dr Bethany Taylor (Research Fellow at the Mesothelioma UK Research Centre)
- Animation by: Nifty Fox
- Animation funded by the University of Sheffield Player
- Special thanks to Sarah Thomas (Benefits Manager at Mesothelioma UK) who instigated the investigation into coronial involvement in mesothelioma.
- Special thanks to everyone that contributed to the co-production of the animation: the families that took part in the research and shared their experiences so generously and the professionals who shared their insights.
