IHRD-42
Response
Accepted
Self-assessed
Sharing New Investigation Information
Recommendation
In the event of new information emerging after finalisation of an investigation report or there being a change in conclusion, then the same should be shared promptly with families.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
The Department of Health NI established an Implementation Programme for the Inquiry into Hyponatraemia-related Deaths (IHRD) in March 2018 (health-ni.gov.uk). The government stated in March 2018 that procedures were established for sharing new information with families after investigation completion. A Department of Health NI implementation programme update from January 2024 indicates this recommendation is completed.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 24 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.health-ni.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
This recommendation requires implementation across many organisations. The assessment reflects central policy response, not adoption in individual organisations.
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Response
Accepted
Response
Accepted
Accepted
HSC Trusts
01 Mar 2018
Procedures established for sharing new information with families after investigation completion.
Source
Inquiry
Hyponatraemia Inquiry
Report
Report of the Inquiry into Hyponatraemia-related Deaths
31 Jan 2018
Responsible Bodies
HSC Trusts
Primary
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
8.1 yrs
Last formal update
783 days ago