. 0000068867 00000 n The Huntercombe Group closed down three of its children's mental health units, but two remain open - the Maidenhead unit in Berkshire where Amber and 'Sally' went, and another in Stafford. I cannot live independently.". ", The previous owners of The Huntercombe Group, Elli Investments Group, told us: "We regret that these hospitals and specialist care services, which were owned and independently managed by The Huntercombe Group, failed to meet the expected standards for high-quality care. 0000033836 00000 n She said: It was kind of a bit of an open secret. And then when the restraint got too much they'd come in, pull your trousers down and IM [injection medication] you.". The Care Quality Commission (CQC) said it was inadequate in February but its operator has changed . She claims staff regularly restrained patients, ignored cries for help and were abusive. Where we find issues we have taken, and continue to take, decisive action. 0000068388 00000 n Huntercombe Hospital Maidenhead is located on Huntercombe Lane South to the east of Maidenhead. In 2018, the CQC removed registration for The Huntercombe Norwich hospital following fears over patient safety. A mental health hospital for teenagers is to close months after Sky News revealed accusations of the overuse of restraint and medication along with inadequate staffing and training. At least one standard in this area was not being met when we inspected the service and, Find out more about our inspection reports, searching for the history of care services. 'Jane', who wishes to remain anonymous,went into the Maidenhead unit for a month in 2018 when she was 14 for treatment for low-level self-harming and autism. The review, shared with Sky News and published in 2021, was highly critical. Free on-site parking is available to family and friends of all our residents, and we actively encourage you to visit. I was screaming and pressing the alarm but it took for ever for help to arrive. Maidenhead, the service is performing exceptionally well. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Maidenhead: Patient death prompts calls for Huntercombe Hospital to 0000029927 00000 n We draw on a wide range of evidence to help inform how we treat and support every young person we care for. I tried to help patients, but feel I was part of something bad. 0000001376 00000 n Police investigating death of young girl at mental health hospital I am concerned that the wellbeing of Active Cares patients is disregarded in favour of profit.. Danae Rackliff was 15 when she was admitted to the Stafford unit in 2017 for help with an eating disorder. 0000288732 00000 n Situated in Maidenhead, we specialise in supporting young people with severe or complex mental health conditions who need intensive inpatient treatment. SL6 0PQ. 0000034103 00000 n Finally, a nurse explained that the injuries had been caused by Bonnie headbanging, leaving Julie really shocked and upset. Amber was restrained to prevent her from self-harming, or to be fed through a nasal tube. trailer <<696EBCE7E3184A3FB78C3D28D8149D8D>]/Prev 1053251/XRefStm 1690>> startxref 0 %%EOF 222 0 obj <>stream I was told, If you tell anyone, well lock you up and throw away the key, and Nobodys going to believe you., Police investigated, but no charges were ever brought, she said, adding: There is this idea that someone can rape and sexually abuse children with mental illnesses because they dont matter as much. Alice says: "How can anyone get better if that's the way the hospital treats people? the service is performing well and meeting our expectations. Last year The Independent revealed that police were investigating the alleged rape of a child at Taplow Manor, involving two staff members. She stayed for more than two years. Natasha said: "When in Huntercombe - something I find very painful to think about, let alone talk about - I was heavily sedated, restrained every day and injected.". HUNDREDS of people have demanded a mental health hospital to close down after a patient tragically passed away. 0000068937 00000 n The CQC has been notified about more than 700 incidents - which included serious injuries, whistleblowing or sexual safety concerns - since 2015. One of those patients, Nima Hunt, has waived her right to anonymity in order to speak out. "It's like whatyou read about asylums and workhouses, and it was horrendous. For advice on eating disorders, go to beateatingdisorders.org.uk; or for help in a crisis, call The Samaritans free. Active Care Group - The UK's leading Complex Care Provider They held weekly reviews of her case, but she declined to attend the meetings after being ridiculed at one. Statistics show that 48 per cent of patients who made claims in the last quarter received psychological support after making an allegation. So, I am not even going to try. So stafffed Bonnie twice daily through a nasogastric tube. 0000010598 00000 n Click here to view our latest report & rating. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. At Taplow Manor we have aligned and agreed our strategic goals to define what we want our organisation to achieve. 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Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in, Police investigating sexual assault at scandal-hit childrens hospital as watchdog threatens closure, Scandal-hit childrens hospital sanctioned by watchdog after systemic abuse revealed, Whistleblowers claim children seriously harmed at scandal-hit mental health hospitals, Government orders urgent review into safety of mental health patients in England, Ive been shoved, punched and spit on I believe Covid lockdowns are to blame, NHS slammed for sending children to hospital despite 1,600 sexual safety incidents, Thousands of sexual safety incidents at childrens hospitals not reported to watchdog, Scandal-hit hospital to close after investigation by The Independent. "My mum is my full-time carer as I cannot be on my own due to this. The hospital had already been rated inadequate by the Care Quality Commission and placed in special measures in February 2021. If this service has not had a CQC inspection since it registered with us, our judgement may be based on our assessment of declarations and evidence supplied by the service. No rating/under appeal/rating suspended This is about childrens human right to be kept safe. In response to the complaints made in the more than 20 testimonies we have gathered from former patients or their families about the care received at Huntercombe units she said: Two months after the takeover a patient at the Maidenhead unit - now called Taplow Manor - died. GP - 1-130101073 Huntercombe Hospital - Maidenhead (01/03/2021 - CQC The support we've had from Active Care Group has been brilliant, I can't believe there is anywhere else that could do such a wonderful job looking after my son Carlo. Taplow, Watcombe Hall closed in 2017 after it was placed in special measures. Blood on the walls: Huntercombe investigation reveals the shocking 0000007338 00000 n 0000033255 00000 n Bonnies and Julies names have been changed. Active Care Group took over the Huntercombe Group Hospitals in 2021. It felt as though she had died, and there was this thing that looked like my daughter sitting across from me, but I had no relationship with her. 6 Huntercombe Hospital Maidenhead, Maidenhead, UK. The Huntercombe Group has been aware of serious criticisms for years. The report concludes the use of restraint was coercive in its frequency of use and lack of consideration of ways to reduce its use.. The postcode to use for the Sat-Nav is SL6 0PQ. Words cannot express how much that means to me and my family. Let's make care better together. She said: "Overall, my stay was a traumatic, lonely and isolating year and a half. Instead she recalls: There were times I was banging my head against the wall, and although Im slight, Id have four men restraining me. Bonnie became anorexic after beingbullied and the death of her grandmother.
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