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Kate Hyatt

Ref: 2022-0192 Coroner: Crispin Oliver Area: West Yorkshire (Western) 1 response identified · 1 indexed addressee View PDF

AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner expressed concern that the Hands of Light Academy dispensed hallucinogenic substances to attendees, potentially including mentally unwell individuals, without adequate consideration of the impact, particularly on those with psychosis.

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Suicide (from 2015)

Coroner's concerns

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The coroner expressed concern that the Hands of Light Academy dispensed hallucinogenic substances to attendees, potentially including mentally unwell individuals, without adequate consideration of the impact, particularly on those with psychosis.

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The evidence at the inquest was that Kate had become depressed for the last 12-18 months of her life. Her family described her as displaying signs of psychosis. Obviously, the causes of the decline in her mental health toward the end of her life were likely complex and multiple. The evidence was however, that she had become particularly disturbed over the 3-4 months immediately prior to her death. Specifically, these symptoms had worsened significantly subsequent to her attendance at a Hands of Light Academy course in Worcestershire; which took place on 18th-22nd June 2021.

, . My concern is that hallucinogenic substances are being dispensed by the Hands of Light Academy to attendees on its courses, potentially and/or actually mentally unwell people, without proper, or any, consideration of the impact that they may have on them. In particular is the effect of hallucinogens on psychosis sufferers.

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Hands of Light Academy

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• The Academy stated it does not dispense hallucinogenic substances to students. • The Academy confirmed it undertakes screening of all prospective students and committed to ensuring continued thorough screening, educating staff on hallucinogens, maintaining vigilance regarding student behaviour, and informing relevant authorities if a student or staff member presents a potential danger.

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Dear Sir, Thank you for your report regarding Kate Angharad Hyatt. I have responded below as requested but should like to point out that the response time given has been extremely short considering the nature of this matter. Also, that the scarcity of detail or context in the initial correspondence (09/08/2022) made it difficult to discern whether the email was genuine or a hoax. However, I am responding as thoroughly as possible in order to meet your deadline. An initial review of our records does not show any student by the above name as having attended one of our courses. On the said dates you mention, there were no Hands of Light Academy courses running. Regarding , Hands of Light Academy is a teaching establishment and we do not dispense the above-named substance to our students. We undertake screening of all our students prior to them undertaking any course with us. If any student divulged such a history, we would not accept them onto a course as the nature of the work is challenging and can bring up emotional content. In regards to what actions will be taken by Hands of Light Academy, we will:
1. Ensure the continued, thorough screening of all prospective students.
2. Educate our staff about the use of hallucinogens and their potential dangers.
3. Maintain vigilance regarding students’ behaviour and habits whilst under our care and supervision
4. Inform the relevant authorities if we have reason to suspect a student or member of staff is presenting a potential danger to themselves or another

Co-Founder & Principal Hands of Light Academy (HOLA) Healing & Energy Works for Empowerment & Transformation

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Investigation and inquest

On 12 November 2021 I commenced an investigation into the death of Kate Angharad HYATT aged 32. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 09 June 2022. The conclusion of the inquest was: Suicide

Circumstances of the death

Pronounced dead at 03.31 on 31 October 2021 at Widdop Road, Hebden Bridge. Died of toxity and the conclusion of the inquest was suicide.

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Reference: 2022-0192
Coroner: Crispin Oliver
Coroner area: West Yorkshire (Western)

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