17th September 2022
The “toxic culture of humiliation, verbal abuse and bullying” at The Edenfield Centre, in Prestwich near Manchester, demonstrates that the very settings that should be supporting and providing safety to patients, are letting them and their families down.
11 years on from the scandal at Winterbourne View, little has changed.
NHS figures show that 2,000 people with learning disabilities and/or autism are locked in hospitals, often far from their family, at increased risk of abuse.
If at all, hospital should only ever be a small step on a pathway.
The documentary was very disturbing; it shows that the abuse at Winterbourne View eleven years ago is still taking place. Despite numerous government and NHS reports, patients are still at risk unless we reform the system to reduce admissions and speed up the release of individuals by properly funding community-based support.
Rachael Dodgson, CEO, Dimensions
Based on our experience, Dimensions has a practical plan: “Broken system, broken lives,” which we are sharing widely across government. You can help too by sharing this with your MP.
Because with the right support, virtually everyone can live well in their local community.