Published 20th March 2026

Coroner finds “fraudulent” conduct and “dangerous culture” at Elysium Healthcare Farndon Unit where Molly-Star Kirk died

Molly died whilst an inpatient receiving mental health care at the Farndon Unit on 29 May 2022. The Coroner found that there was a dangerous culture that prevailed on the unit which harboured a lack of care, non-adherence to care plans and a lack of management oversight.

Read the press release here.

Read the statement by Molly-Star Kirk’s family here.

The family is represented by Amy Ooi of Bhatt Murphy, instructing Stephen Clark and Stephen Simblet KC of Garden Court Chambers.

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