Lack of interpreters halts inquest into death of deaf TikTok influencer

Posted on March 27, 2025 by

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The BBC has reported on how the inquest into the death of Immy Nunn, who was a prominent influencer on TikTok, was adjourned yesterday due to a lack of BSL interpreters for deaf witnesses. It will now take place in May.

The article says:

Imogen Nunn died in Brighton on New Year’s Day 2023 after taking a poisonous substance she ordered online.

The 25-year-old, who was born deaf, raised awareness of hearing and mental health issues on social media, attracting more than 780,000 followers.

West Sussex County Council said a sign language translator was booked, but they were unable to attend “due to circumstances beyond our control”.

Coroner Penelope Schofield wrote in the prevention of future deaths report she had heard evidence there was a lack of sign language interpreters to support deaf patients being treated for mental health difficulties.

“This was particularly apparent when mental health staff were seeking an interpreter at short notice for a patient who was in crisis,” they said.

Read the full article here.

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