What the BBC and the CQC tell us about abuse of vulnerable patients
An undercover investigation by BBC Panorama (‘Undercover Hospital Abuse Scandal’ – 22 May 2019) revealed abuse of vulnerable patients at Whorlton Hall, an independent hospital for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs/autism. Whorlton Hall was previously part of the Castlebeck Group (which also ran Winterbourne View) and the Danshell Group. In 2017 it received a ‘Good’ rating from its regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), despite previous complaints.
