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Gary Parkin stormed out of East London Coroner's Court on Friday, June 28, describing the inquest into his mother Rosslyn's death (inset) as 'a farce'

Havering Council

'It's a farce!' - Son storms out of court over mum's 'avoidable' death in fire

The barbers were trained as part of the BarberTalk Live programme

The barbers were trained as part of the BarberTalk Live programme

Havering barbers trained to discuss mental health with their clients

Gary Parkin has lost his High Court battle for a jury inquest into his mother Rosslyn Wolff's death in a Romford house fire in 2022

Gary Parkin has lost his High Court battle for a jury inquest into his mother Rosslyn Wolff's death in a Romford house fire in 2022

Harold Hill mum suffered 'harrowing' and 'avoidable' death in house fire

First Lady Olena Zelenska paid a visit to Coborn Centre for Adolescent Mental Health

First Lady Olena Zelenska paid a visit to Coborn Centre for Adolescent Mental Health

Ukraine's First Lady visits east London mental health unit

Gary Parkin has won 'permission to appeal for a judicial review' after a coroner refused to order a jury inquest into his mother Rosslyn Wolff's death in a house fire

Gary Parkin has won 'permission to appeal for a judicial review' after a coroner refused to order a jury inquest into his mother Rosslyn Wolff's death in a house fire

'My mother's death was avoidable' - Man wins in High Court over house fire inquest

Gary Parkin (inset, top) is renewing his bid for a jury inquest into the death of his mother Rosslyn Wolff (inset, below), after receiving an investigation report from the mental health service

Gary Parkin (inset, top) is renewing his bid for a jury inquest into the death of his mother Rosslyn Wolff (inset, below), after receiving an investigation report from the mental health service

'This is collective negligence': Man renews High Court fight over mother's fire death

Danny Dyer visited Bower Park Academy

Danny Dyer visited Bower Park Academy

EastEnders star Danny Dyer visits Romford school to speak about mental health

Gary Parkin believes his mother Rosslyn Wolff's death could have been prevented if Havering Council had acted on years of persistent concerns over her welfare

Gary Parkin believes his mother Rosslyn Wolff's death could have been prevented if Havering Council had acted on years of persistent concerns over her welfare

Man accuses council of 'whitewash' over elderly mother's fire death

Ruth Dando (centre), lead nurse, with some of the first 'kind hearts' (l-r): Brigid Sharkey, dietician, Maria Colomo, consultant, Mandeep Phull, consultant, and Angelyn Virtucio, ward clerk

Ruth Dando (centre), lead nurse, with some of the first 'kind hearts' (l-r): Brigid Sharkey, dietician, Maria Colomo, consultant, Mandeep Phull, consultant, and Angelyn Virtucio, ward clerk

How east London hospitals are using psychology training to help staff with trauma

Left to right: Sophia Yuferev, Lillian John-Baptiste and Rosslyn Wolff, whose inquests all heard evidence of failures by NHS mental health trusts

Left to right: Sophia Yuferev, Lillian John-Baptiste and Rosslyn Wolff, whose inquests all heard evidence of failures by NHS mental health trusts

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

The tragic deaths our Investigations Unit uncovered in 2022

A psychologist from NHS trust NELFT was told to undergo 'civility and respect training' after criticising then-health secretary Sajid Javid MP in front of a patient

A psychologist from NHS trust NELFT was told to undergo 'civility and respect training' after criticising then-health secretary Sajid Javid MP in front of a patient

NELFT psychologist sent for training over Sajid Javid jibes in front of patient

Currently operating in four boroughs, The Proper Blokes Club will have its first Havering walk on October 5 in Upminster

Currently operating in four boroughs, The Proper Blokes Club will have its first Havering walk on October 5 in Upminster

Walking group promoting men’s mental health in ‘safe and comfortable environment’ coming to Havering

NELFT - the mental health trust for Havering, Redbridge and Barking and Dagenham

NELFT - the mental health trust for Havering, Redbridge and Barking and Dagenham

Inspectors find three legal requirements not met and safety failures at mental health trust

Sophia Yuferev (inset) was found decomposing in her Hornchurch flat after NELFT failings meant nobody realised she was missing until it was too late

Sophia Yuferev (inset) was found decomposing in her Hornchurch flat after NELFT failings meant nobody realised she was missing until it was too late

Mother 'shocked' as watchdog praises NHS trust despite failures heard at inquests

Image of a teenage girl showing signs of mental health issues which can spike amongst youngsters during exam results season

Image of a teenage girl showing signs of mental health issues which can spike amongst youngsters during exam results season

London A Level results

Campaign launched for young people anxious about A Level and GSCE results

Sophia Yuferev died last year

Sophia Yuferev died last year

Sophia Yuferev: Family mulls legal action to stop 'other mothers crying for their daughters'

Sophia Yuferev was suffering from ketoacidosis, which could have been caused by a period of starvation, an inquest at the East London Coroner's Court heard

Sophia Yuferev was suffering from ketoacidosis, which could have been caused by a period of starvation, an inquest at the East London Coroner's Court heard

Inquest: Tragic Sophia 'may have starved' after government axed her benefits, inquest hears

A coroner is to file a formal report raising concerns over the North East London NHS Foundation Trust - or NELFT

A coroner is to file a formal report raising concerns over the North East London NHS Foundation Trust - or NELFT

Coroner to report mental health trust to watchdog over 'safety' concerns

An inquest into the death of Robert Burills was held at the Barking Adult College in Ripple Road on Wednesday, July 6

An inquest into the death of Robert Burills was held at the Barking Adult College in Ripple Road on Wednesday, July 6

Coroner: Romford man's death followed 'unacceptable failure' in care

Chadwell Primary School students who took part in the walkathon

Chadwell Primary School students who took part in the walkathon

Chadwell Heath schoolchildren raise hundreds of pounds during awareness week

Doctors have raised the issue of the ongoing mental health crisis, and ways in which people can seek support

Doctors have raised the issue of the ongoing mental health crisis, and ways in which people can seek support

North east London doctors voice concerns about the impact of Covid on mental health

Care home stock image. Picture: Victoria Jones/ PA

Care home stock image. Picture: Victoria Jones/ PA

Care home residents 'barely got through' mental and physical impacts of lockdown, director says

Rosslyn Wolff's body was found by firefighters at her home in Myrtle Road on January 11

Rosslyn Wolff's body was found by firefighters at her home in Myrtle Road on January 11

Havering Council

Investigation launched after woman, 74, dies in Harold Hill house fire

Professor Sam Wass

Professor Sam Wass

TV child psychologist's top tips for helping children with anxiety

Sophia Yuferev, 37, was found dead in her Hornchurch flat in November. The coroner initially declined to hold an inquest, but is now reconsidering

Sophia Yuferev, 37, was found dead in her Hornchurch flat in November. The coroner initially declined to hold an inquest, but is now reconsidering

Death of woman found in flat after six weeks may now be investigated

A reception class at Crownfield Infants try out a mindfulness activity

A reception class at Crownfield Infants try out a mindfulness activity

How an infant school is using yoga to tackle childhood anxiety

Anthony Henry, headteacher at Redden Court School

Anthony Henry, headteacher at Redden Court School

Harold Wood academy given emotional wellbeing and mental health award

Great Mental Health Day 2022 is on January 28

Great Mental Health Day 2022 is on January 28

Get involved in London's first Great Mental Health Day

Campaigners believe Havering is blind to the scale of homelessness in the borough (Picture: Ian Nicholson/PA)

Campaigners believe Havering is blind to the scale of homelessness in the borough (Picture: Ian Nicholson/PA)

Havering Council

'On-track' five-year plan to tackle homelessness in Havering praised

Brentwood Town Hall has been lit up green

Brentwood Town Hall has been lit up green

Why was Brentwood Town Hall lit up green?

Ige Apata, of Higham Hill Road in Waltham Forest will appear before a jury at Snaresbrook Crown Court on March 21, 2022.

Ige Apata, of Higham Hill Road in Waltham Forest will appear before a jury at Snaresbrook Crown Court on March 21, 2022.

Student nurse charged with alleged rape

Robert Walaszkowski's grieving sister questioned why he was discharged from Queen's Hospital and why he was not sent back to Goodmayes in an ambulance.

Robert Walaszkowski's grieving sister questioned why he was discharged from Queen's Hospital and why he was not sent back to Goodmayes in an ambulance.

'Gentle giant' driven propped up on van's floor with serious head injury, inquest hears

David set off to complete his challenge this morning (September 13) at 1.30am.

David set off to complete his challenge this morning (September 13) at 1.30am.

New dad to hike 400 miles from Romford to Edinburgh in 10 days

Drop In Bereavement Centre clients and counsellors meet in Barking.

Drop In Bereavement Centre clients and counsellors meet in Barking.

Demand for help from Covid-19 bereaved soars in east London

Mental health referrals have risen across the UK

Mental health referrals have risen across the UK

Mental health referral rates rise across east London

A team of BHRUT doctors after completing the London Triathlon for charity

A team of BHRUT doctors after completing the London Triathlon for charity

Charity Fundraiser

BHRUT docs raise more than £7k for Mind at London Triathlon

Array's haunted Venetian ball will be held from October 29 to October 31.

Array's haunted Venetian ball will be held from October 29 to October 31.

'It took a big toll': Kem Cetinay on mental health struggles in new series

Charlie Brown has released a new children's book about mental health

Charlie Brown has released a new children's book about mental health

'It's okay to be different': Romford author publishes children's book

Angelio (l) and colleague Zach encouraged children to dress up as superheroes for Mental Health Awareness Week

Angelio (l) and colleague Zach encouraged children to dress up as superheroes for Mental Health Awareness Week

19-year-old: 'Tackling mental health problems is like being a superhero'

Moody’s Mud Run took place on April 25 in memory of John Moody.

Moody’s Mud Run took place on April 25 in memory of John Moody.

Romford teenagers raised thousands in memory of friend

RSPB Rainham Marshes nature reserve

RSPB Rainham Marshes nature reserve

Debt advice centre: Using nature to boost mental health in difficult times

TAKSAL and Havering Mind members at a previous fundraiser. (From left to right) TAKSAL coordinator Dave Kirk, TAKSAL general manager Rob Dean, TAKSAL events and fundraising coordinator Coryn Maile, Havering Mind events, fundraising and training

TAKSAL and Havering Mind members at a previous fundraiser. (From left to right) TAKSAL coordinator Dave Kirk, TAKSAL general manager Rob Dean, TAKSAL events and fundraising coordinator Coryn Maile, Havering Mind events, fundraising and training

Havering charities to do ‘England's longest zipline’ to raise funds

Laura Welch from Harold Hill has set up a new catering company

Laura Welch from Harold Hill has set up a new catering company

Harold Hill woman overcomes adversity to launch catering company

Joanna Bailey, left, died at a care home in April 2018. Her father Keith, right, said he felt the legal system had failed Joanna and her family.

Joanna Bailey, left, died at a care home in April 2018. Her father Keith, right, said he felt the legal system had failed Joanna and her family.

'Pathetic' legal system has failed my daughter, says grieving father

Cancer patient Raveen Sethi, from Romford, has praised Macmillan's support line for its help during the Covid pandemic.

Cancer patient Raveen Sethi, from Romford, has praised Macmillan's support line for its help during the Covid pandemic.

Romford cancer patient describes impact of Covid pandemic on mental health

The #BeNiceToYourNoggin campaign has been launched in Havering to raise mental health awareness.

The #BeNiceToYourNoggin campaign has been launched in Havering to raise mental health awareness.

Havering Council

Council and charities join forces for mental health awareness campaign

The girls behind the group, from left: Frankie Stringer, Carlie Light and Billie Light.

The girls behind the group, from left: Frankie Stringer, Carlie Light and Billie Light.

‘This group saved my life’: Frankie’s Facebook support group helps 24,000 women