Carla Heaton took her own life at the Applewood Ward of Sandalwood Court after being sectioned at the Swindon inpatient psychiatric facility. Now, an eight-day jury inquest is underway at Wiltshire and Swindon Coroner’s Court to establish the circumstances that led to Carla's death. Ms Heaton was detained under section 3 of the Mental Health Act on November 18, following several weeks of self-harm attempts. Her family raised ongoing concerns about the handling of her condition at the Swindon psychiatric facility, specifically around her tics, risk assessments, and the effectiveness of observation protocols. In a tribute before the inquest, Ms Lawrence described her daughter’s character and career.