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Declassified documents revealing concerns about Muckamore Abbey Hospital as far back as 1994 are further evidence of the need for a public inquiry, a patient’s father has said. The facility, for patients with severe learning and mental health issues, is at the centre of a major police investigation into the alleged abuse of patients by staff. Police have been reviewing thousands of hours of CCTV footage, some of which the Belfast Trust has said shows patients being mistreated by staff.There are a host of other concerns about the facility, including worries about a current staffing shortfall.There have been calls for a public inquiry from both patients’ families and the DUP, Sinn Fein and SDLP.The News Letter revealed on Monday that there were serious concerns about the hospital nearly 25 years ago. Declassified documents show that civil servants were warned in 1994 of problems at Muckamore — but the Northern Ireland Office refused to accept that.The declassified file … [Read more...] about Muckamore Abbey parent: Declassified files show need for public inquiry

Parking will be banned completely on a busy Sheffield street in a controversial move which has delighted cyclists – but angered local residents and businesses. Double yellow lines will be painted the whole length of Clarkehouse Road, Broomhill, to make it safer for cyclists. Sheffield Council says it will also help traffic flow more easily and safely and improve visibility on side roads, especially at Park Lane, Broomgrove Crescent and Rutland Park.It will mean the loss of 86 parking spaces along the road, which is close to the Botanical Gardens and Ecclesall Road.The move has been welcomed by cycling groups but there has been objections from the Botanical Gardens, which fears visitors will struggle to attend, and from residents and businesses.Sheffield Council contacted 144 properties on Clarkehouse Road along with Birkdale Preparatory School, the Botanical Gardens, CycleSheffield and King Edward Swimming Pool.It received 111 responses – 101 were supportive with nine … [Read more...] about Why parking is now completely BANNED near this popular Sheffield attraction

Chorley MP Sir Lindsay Hoyle has demanded that NHS bosses “put all options on the table” when the public is asked about plans to reorganise the way healthcare is delivered in central Lancashire. A draft proposal - drawn up by a partnership of health and social care organisations in the area - has suggested creating a single Accident and Emergency unit and a separate facility for pre-planned treatment.READ MORE >>> Plan for single A&E unit in central Lancashire could be put forward in 2019When the final suggestion is sent out for formal consultation early next year, the so-called ‘model of care’ will have been largely decided - with the location of individual services likely to be the main focus of the discussion.The process was in danger of becoming “a farce” if it asked “a loaded question”, Sir Lindsay said.“If they’re saying this is the only option, why are they consulting? That’s a complete … [Read more...] about Chorley MP demands “all options” are put to the public over proposed A&E changes