The purpose of this investigation is to ascertain whether any individual or individuals employed by the Trust in a leadership capacity have caused or contributed towards failings in patient care’ Thirty staff are the subject of disciplinary action after claims in a BBC Panorama programme that patients were abused. A dozen have been sacked, theContinue reading “Law firm to investigate if senior managers were to blame for alleged abuse of patients at Edenfield mental health unit”
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Chair of Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust to step down
The move comes after ‘inexcusable behaviour and examples of unacceptable care’ were ‘exposed’ at a mental health unit, he said Rupert Nichols, chair of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, wrote a letter to the governors, board members and colleagues at the trust, shared this afternoon (November 18). Although Mr Nichols’ term of officeContinue reading “Chair of Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust to step down”
North East NHS boss reacts to mental health scandals and says exposing failings ‘is a good thing’
The chief executive of an North East NHS Trust welcomed the exposure of failings and abuse in the mental health sector After a series of NHS scandals highlighting abuse and failings within mental health wards, the top brass at a North East NHS trust has welcomed greater scrutiny. Speaking at a board meeting of the Cumbria, Northumberland, TyneContinue reading “North East NHS boss reacts to mental health scandals and says exposing failings ‘is a good thing’”
‘Treated worse than animals’: Huntercombe investigation reveals decade of mistreatment in care of more than 20 teenagers
A Sky News investigation into five hospitals run by The Huntercombe Group has revealed repeated allegations of over-restraint and inadequate staffing, which youngsters say left people at increased risk of self-harm More than 20 former patients or their relatives have revealed how they were “treated worse than animals” and failed by the “awful” care theyContinue reading “‘Treated worse than animals’: Huntercombe investigation reveals decade of mistreatment in care of more than 20 teenagers”
Redditch mental health ward faces claims of sleeping staff and bullies
Whistle-blowers have described neglect, patient-on-patient assault and staff who bully colleagues and sleep on the job at a troubled mental health ward. Sources told a BBC investigation that a patient of 25-bed, mixed-gender Hill Crest Ward in Redditch, Worcestershire, suffered a broken jaw during one clash. They also claimed three nurses were “forced out” amidContinue reading “Redditch mental health ward faces claims of sleeping staff and bullies”
England’s mental health care lacks money, yes – but it also lacks compassion
We have made great progress in England when it comes to acceptance and knowledge around mental health issues. But have our basic services also improved in tandem? We are told that clinical approaches to mental health are getting better: that the coercive control of the asylum era is over, heralding care in the community; that the blossomingContinue reading “England’s mental health care lacks money, yes – but it also lacks compassion”
People in Greater Manchester waiting months between NHS therapy sessions for mental health conditions
Exclusive analysis of NHS data shows which health bodies in the city-region are missing targets to get people into a first appointment within six weeks of a referral. Exclusive analysis of NHS data also shows which health bodies in the city-region are missing targets to get people into a first appointment within six weeks ofContinue reading “People in Greater Manchester waiting months between NHS therapy sessions for mental health conditions”
‘Happy-go-lucky’ woman died after self-harming at Jigsaw Independent Hospital whilst supervised by mental health staff, inquest hears
Claire Morris, 35, was receiving 24-hour supervision after being granted leave from a mental health unit in Didsbury A woman sectioned under the mental health act died after self-harming in her home – where she was receiving 24-hour supervision, an inquest heard. Claire Morris, 35, had been granted leave from a mental health unit inContinue reading “‘Happy-go-lucky’ woman died after self-harming at Jigsaw Independent Hospital whilst supervised by mental health staff, inquest hears”
External Clinical Review of Edenfield makes 31 recommendations addressing lack of safety and need to address failings in use of seclusion
A briefing note issued last week by chief executive of GMMH, Neil Thwaite told staff: “The Panorama programme was broadcast on September 28, 2022. “The board was appalled by the content of the broadcast, which was both deeply upsetting and intensely challenging.” “The trust board continues to work closely with NHS England, the Ministry of Justice, NHSContinue reading “External Clinical Review of Edenfield makes 31 recommendations addressing lack of safety and need to address failings in use of seclusion”
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