苏格兰的检查发现,尽管情况有所改善,儿童精神病科仍在虐待儿童。 A Scotland inspection finds ongoing mistreatment at a children’s psychiatric unit despite some improvements.

对格拉斯哥最大的儿童精神病科的斯凯之家(Skye House)进行联合检查发现,在英国广播公司的纪录片揭露残酷文化数月后,工作人员的态度和病人护理一直令人关切。 A joint inspection of Skye House, Glasgow’s largest children’s psychiatric unit, has revealed ongoing concerns about staff attitudes and patient care, months after a BBC documentary exposed a culture of cruelty. 检查员发现,病人仍然感到被贬低和欺凌,有些人说他们嘲笑自己需要帮助,或因自我伤害而惩罚自己,强迫他们清洗自己的血液。 Inspectors found patients still felt belittled and bullied, with some describing being mocked for needing help or punished for self-harm by being made to clean their own blood. 强调了人员配备短缺、消耗和依赖临时、缺乏经验的工人,以及限制措施报告不足。 Staffing shortages, burnout, and reliance on temporary, inexperienced workers were highlighted, along with under-reporting of restraints. 虽然已作出一些改进,包括雇用更多的工作人员和减少床位能力,但报告确定了16项符合国家标准的所需改动。 While some improvements have been made, including hiring more staff and reducing bed capacity, the report identifies 16 required changes to meet national standards. 官员们对行动计划表示信任,但承认在确保安全、关爱照料方面仍有大量工作要做。 Officials express confidence in the action plan but acknowledge significant work remains to ensure safe, compassionate care.