Join Anna Kennedy as she speaks with three powerful advocates demanding justice for autistic individuals who died in Essex mental health facilities. Julia Hopper, who lost her 19-year-old autistic son Christopher in July 2020, and Melanie Lee, whose son Matthew died just seven days after admission to the Linden Centre, share their heartbreaking stories of preventable deaths and systemic failures. Together with solicitor Nina Alley, they’re fighting for a statutory public inquiry into Essex Mental Health Services, representing over 80 bereaved families who refuse to let their loved ones’ deaths be in vain. This compelling conversation reveals shocking details about inadequate care, destroyed evidence, and ignored family concerns that led to tragic outcomes. Despite government resistance and ongoing deaths even during current inquiries, these determined mothers have built an unstoppable campaign for accountability and change. Their fight highlights critical gaps in autism understanding, mental health training, and patient safety that continue to put vulnerable individuals at risk across the UK’s healthcare system.