George Julian writes on twitter :-

It's been a wee while since I've introduced someone to you twitter, but ahead of @chrisninquest starting on Monday, please can I introduce you to Chris Nota

(Information from talking to his mum Julia  and the Inquest group press release)

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Chris was born at the tail end of 2000 on 30 December. He was a restless baby, he didn't sleep for long and he didn't like loud noises, instead preferring peace and quiet.

He was very much loved, and the eldest of three boys. His parents separated when he was 7.

Chris lived at home with his mum and his two brothers. He excelled at being a big brother.

When he was about 8 one of his younger brother's called the fire brigade, so he could see a fire engine.

They duly arrived and before they left they asked to check the house.

Chris leapt in front of his brother's bedroom door, announcing 'You'll have to go through me first, you're not taking my brother to jail' �

When he let them in, they found his younger brother pretending to snore.

Chris adored his brothers and would do anything for them.

Chris was part of a close knit, large family who adored him. Chris's Gogo (grandmother) and his aunts would adore all of his school concerts and events.

He'd stop off at their houses on the way back from high school to raid their fridges and freezers.

Which would be full of his favourite things.

His signature dish was tortillas with pasta sauce and grated cheese, which he'd proudly cook, in the microwave.

He also liked jam tarts, cereal, yoghurt, ice cream and chicken wraps. His diet was mostly party food.

Chris lived for parties and spending time with his friends.

He loved football and went to local matches with his friends from school. He supported @ChelseaFC and @SUFCRootsHall.

If his friends played football in their school lunch hour, Chris would place a chair in the middle of the pitch where he'd sit reading The Highway Code.

His friends accepted that, and played around him.

Chris had a great group of friends who loved him, as he loved them.

Chris also loved to travel, he liked trains and planes.

He especially enjoyed visiting family members in Portugal and New York.

Chris was from Southend on Sea, Essex. His family describe him as a beautiful soul who was full of love, laughter and gentleness.

They say Chris had “an aura of sunshine and innocence” around him, but in later years clouds too.

Chris was autistic, and at 16 he was diagnosed with epilepsy, which his mum believes was brought on by stress and his mental ill health.

Chris attended mainstream school, until his depression and anxiety stopped him attending.

His family say it sometimes felt as if the world was the wrong shape for Chris.

The death of his much loved Gogo in 2016 contributed to further deterioration in his mental health.

Chris found the covid lockdown really hard.

The restrictions imposed in March 2020 made it very difficult for Chris to cope, as he was isolated from his support network, his friends, that meant so much to him.

On 6 April 2020 Chris was reported missing by his family and later that day was found sitting on the edge of a bridge.

He was detained briefly in hospital (under section 136 of the Mental Health Act) but he was discharged the following day.

Hours after his discharge Chris was arrested and detained under s136 of the Mental Health Act and held in a police cell overnight.

He was ultimately admitted to the Cedar mental health ward in Rochford hospital for assessment and care on 8 April 2020.

Chris remained there for the following weeks, but was able to discharge himself on 26 May.

Just a few days later on 29 May, Chris become unwell following an overdose and he was admitted into Southend Accident and Emergency.

The following day he was transferred to Basildon Hospital as an informal patient, where he remained for two weeks.

On 15 June Chris was discharged into residential placement at Hart House. He was able to come and go from the property freely.

Just hours after his discharge into Hart House he left the property. He was taken to hospital after he was found having a fit in the street.

Safeguarding concerns were raised about the suitability of Hart House but Chris was discharged back there on 19 June 2020.

Chris's mum, Julia @JuliaCa20602661 describes how desperate they were for support.

"We worshipped him but knew he was at lethal risk in the community"

She was told that Hart House would be a place of safety for Chris.

On 27 June, Chris left Hart House again and was found on a nearby bridge by a member of the public who alerted emergency services.

Chris was taken to hospital by paramedics but discharged the following day.

Ten days later, Chris was able to leave Hart House again and returned to the same bridge.

Emergency services were called, but he ultimately fell, and died, on 8 July 2020.

He was just 19.

Area Coroner Sean Horstead is hearing the Article 2 inquest that will examine issues arising from the care Chris received.

There are 6 interested persons.

Chris's family represented by @TomStoate of @DoughtyStreet instructed by @rachelharger of @BindmansLLP

Other interested persons are:

Essex Partnership University NHST @EPUTNHS, Mid and South Essex NHS Partnership Trust @MSEHospitals, Hart House, Southend Council @SouthendCityC and Southend Safeguarding Partnership.

Chris's inquest starts 10am Monday.

The coroner has permitted me to attend remotely. I'll be reporting contemporaneously on @chrisninquest once things start. (Twitter )

Please follow that account for updates, and please share this thread so people get to know Chris a little first