Investigation into reports of abuse at Skye House psychiatric unit
An investigation has been launched by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde into reports of mistreatment at a children’s psychiatric hospital.
This follows an inquiry lead by the BBC after former patients of Skye House psychiatric unit at Stobhill Hospital in Glasgow spoke out about the abuse they endured from staff during their time there.
Skye House, which has 24 beds, accepts children aged 12 to 18 and most patients are detained under the Mental Health Act, meaning they are unable to leave until a doctor deems them fit enough to be discharged.
The young people, who were admitted for conditions like eating disorders and depression, have said that the nursing staff would use excessive force to restrain them resulting in bruises.
Others also reported the unnecessary use of sedation, leaving patients like “walking zombies.”
Medical director of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Dr Scott Davidson, said he found the allegations difficult to listen to, and accepts that there have been instances where that these patients received care “below the level we would expect for our young people.”
Dr Davidson also said that a full review of the quality of care has been launched, as well as an independent review of the unit.
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