Report slams care at mental health ward
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has been criticised for the standard of care at a mental health ward of Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in Rhyl.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has been criticised for the standard of care at a mental health ward of Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in Rhyl.
I would like to reassure patients and their families that we are taking this matter extremely seriously and that our priority is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our vulnerable patients.
Immediate action has been taken in order to safeguard the patients and staff on Tawel Fan ward.
A small number of staff have been removed from patient care duties while we investigate.
Tawel Fan ward will reopen as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.”
Here are some of the key recommendations from the report into the care of patients on the Ablett Unit at Glan Clwyd Hospital.
The Chief Executive of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Professor Trevor Purt has apologised for 'letting patients down'