BBC Panorama programme this evening: Toxic culture in hospital
An investigation by the BBC’s Panorama programme has exposed a toxic culture at one of the UK’s largest mental health hospitals.
We are aware that BBC Panorama will screen a programme this evening (28th September 2022): “An investigation by the BBC’s Panorama programme has exposed what is described as a toxic culture at one of the UK’s largest mental health hospitals. An undercover reporter working at the Edenfield Centre near Manchester filmed patients being mocked, inappropriately restrained and enduring long periods of seclusion in small, bare rooms. The NHS-run hospital says it has taken immediate action to safeguard patients, and that some staff have been suspended. It’s also commissioned an independent clinical review”
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If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this statement, you can call the Family Support Service on 0300 666 0126
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