Summary
Staff members at a specialist eating disorder unit were photographed sleeping while they were supposed to monitor at-risk patients. The clinic, Schoen Clinic York, faced multiple safety issues, leading to its closure on August 27 due to low patient referrals. Despite concerns, the clinic states that specific issues were investigated, and no systemic problems were found.
Key Facts
- Staff at Schoen Clinic York, an eating disorder unit, were photographed sleeping on the job.
- Patients reported that their conditions worsened during their stay at the clinic.
- The unit closed on August 27 due to low referrals across England.
- Concerns were raised about staff witnessing self-harm and patients receiving unhygienic food.
- The Care Quality Commission rated the unit "good" in the past, but there were disagreements with this assessment.
- Some staff had minimal experience with mental health issues, impacting patient care.
- The unit primarily relied on nurses and healthcare assistants, including those from agencies.
- Photographs and a video showed staff asleep when they were supposed to supervise patients.
