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Psychiatric wards are not suitable for those with disabilities
From a lack of dual trained staff, to inadequate building design, mental health hospitals struggle to meet the needs of people with physical disabilities, says RUTH HUNT

CARE should travel with the patient — so why does it stop with psychiatric admissions?

Why are care assessment plans, which are approved by the local authority, treated as not relevant when a patient is admitted to a psychiatric hospital?

As someone who has spinal cord injuries, an amputated right leg, osteoporosis and kyphosis as well as bipolar and reactive depression, I have carers who are with me each day to look after my personal and practical health needs. This care is approved and funded by the local authority.

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