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Wards at mental health facility at centre of abuse scandal criticised as concerns raised over safety of patients

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Wards at the mental health facility at the centre of an abuse scandal have been criticised by watchdog inspectors, with concerns raised over the safety of patients.

Care Quality Commission (CQC) staff visited the Edenfield Centre - an inpatient unit run by Greater Manchester Mental Health Service (GMMH) - between April and May last year.

It came after allegations of abuse of vulnerable patients by staff were exposed in September 2022. The facility was shut down to new patients as internal, independent and criminal investigations began.

The facility reopened, but was hit with an 'inadequate' rating. A report into forensic inpatient and secure wards has now been published.

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