
Winterbourne View 10 years on
A group of families with relatives who were at Winterbourne View have published their family stories reflecting on the last ten years since the Winterbourne View scandal. Read ‘Tea, smiles and empty promises.’
It has been 11 years since BBC Panorama exposed abuse at Winterbourne View hospital.
Today (31st May 2022) marks 11 years since BBC Panorama exposed abuse at Winterbourne View hospital.
In 2021 a group of families whose relatives were at Winterbourne View published ‘Tea, Smiles and Empty Promises’ highlighting the lack of progress over the last decade. The report also shared the experiences of multiple other families whose relatives have experienced poor care over the last 10 years.
‘Tea, Smiles and Empty Promises’ made three clear calls for action:
11 years on from Winterbourne View we are still waiting for publication of the Building The Right Support action plan. When published, the action plan must fully address and sufficiently resource the three actions identified above.
Download ‘Tea, Smiles and Empty Promises’
The latest data published by NHS Digital shows too many children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and autistic people remain in inpatient settings. See the latest infographic here.
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this news article you can call the Family Support Service on 0300 666 0126
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Read the CBF’s information on ‘when things go wrong’
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A group of families with relatives who were at Winterbourne View have published their family stories reflecting on the last ten years since the Winterbourne View scandal. Read ‘Tea, smiles and empty promises.’
Another scandal in a Cygnet service means more individuals suffering abuse in services where they should be supported and cared for.