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The Mancunian Way: 'A toxic staff culture'
28.09.2022 - 21:11 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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This evening the BBC is set to broadcast video footage of patients allegedly being mistreated at a mental health unit in Prestwich.
Manchester Evening News chief reporter Neal Keeling has been reporting on issues within the NHS trust which runs that unit for the last two years.
It has now emerged that the BBC's Panorama programme sent an undercover reporter to work at The Edenfield Centre - based in the grounds of the former Prestwich Hospital - and film evidence of a 'toxic' staff culture.
Police are investigating the alleged mistreatment of patients and are reviewing the footage with the Crown Prosecution Service. The allegations are thought to involve 40 patients and 25 staff at The Edenfield Centre.
More than a dozen staff have been suspended and the centre - which helps adult mental health patients and works mainly with those who have been in prison or admitted to hospital following criminal offences. It is currently closed to new admissions. Senior doctors have undertaken clinical reviews of the patients affected and an independent clinical review has been undertaken.
Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust - which runs the Edenfield Unit - has told stakeholders that the claims stem from ‘secret filming’ conducted by Panorama. "It appears in general terms that Panorama may allege unprofessional, unsafe, and uncaring practices with a focus on staff shortages, language and communication with patients and inappropriate use of restraint practices. We believe the BBC will allege
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