A statement about Edenfield Centre from Healthwatch in Greater Manchester

News - 4 October 2022

Healthwatch in Greater Manchester have released a joint statement regarding the events taking place.

The Healthwatch in Greater Manchester Network is aware of the BBC Panorama allegations regarding standards of care at the Edenfield Medium Secure Unit which is part of The Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.  On behalf of the communities served by Healthwatch across Greater Manchester the Network is writing to the NHS Foundation Trust to seek assurance that they are responding to the allegations as a matter of priority and ensuring appropriate support measures are in place for the families of patients who may be concerned for the welfare of their loves ones. 

 

Anyone with information about the allegations should contact the police on 101 quoting Operation Crawton.

 

A dedicated freephone number has been set up for patients, relatives, the public and staff to offer advice and support.  The helpline number is 0808 175 3323.  The Healthwatch in Greater Manchester Network is advertising this number across all local Healthwatch websites.  This telephone number is independent of any Healthwatch in Greater Manchester.

 

Ms Tracey McErlain-Burns                                Ms Karen Parker

Chair of the Healthwatch in                             Chief Officer

Greater Manchester Network.                          Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh

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