The story of Cristelle, a mother and a cherished member of the Yamachi family, is one that traverses the depths of sorrow and loss. It's a narrative that underscores the critical importance of mental health care and cultural responsiveness in healthcare settings.
In 2019, a prevailing notion both in the UK and internationally was that the nation was not only ready but among the best prepared in the world to tackle a pandemic. This confidence was, however, dangerously misplaced. The reality was that the UK was ill-equipped to handle the civil emergency of a pandemic, let alone the unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 crisis that soon engulfed the nation.