The Norfolk and Norwich coroner has announced that three inquests are to be held following deaths at a private hospital in Norwich.
The deaths all occurred at the Spire Hospital, on Old Watton Road in Norwich. The cases are not known to be connected, but a spokesperson for the coroner explained that the three deaths raise similar concerns, and it is proper to investigate them together since there is a potential link.
The cases have been scheduled for August, to run consecutively, probably over two days. It is known that one of them was originally scheduled for April. However, as some documentation from the hospital had not been received, there would not be enough time for proper scrutiny by the other parties. In addition, given the possible link between them, the decision was made to hold it over so the three cases could be heard together.
