Investigation into possible ‘misconduct of staff’ on closed hospital ward

Investigation into possible ‘misconduct of staff’ on closed hospital ward

AN investigation is looking into potential ‘misconduct of staff’ at a mental health hospital in Warrington.

Investigation underway after whistleblower flags patient safety concerns involving deliberate misconduct by staff at Hollins Park

A ward for adults with learning disabilities at Hollins Park Hospital in Warrington was closed after an anonymous whistleblower flagged patient safety concerns. Issues on Byron Ward had been picked up through internal safeguarding processes, a committee report of Merseycare NHS Trust was told in January. The ward at Hollins Park is an inpatient assessment and treatment facility for adults with learning disability and/or autism, who require speci…