1/3 TW a short difficult thread about @BBCParorama There are no excuses. This is not new, nor an isolated event. This is about all toxic staff/cultures in institutions worldwide. It is not just restricted to mental health or learning disabilities.
Panorama: Undercover Hospital - Patient’s at Risk is horrifying, how can any professionals treat vulnerable people like this???? @JohnBaker_Leeds @BBCPanorama
Today, with huge thanks to Ealing Hospital, we planted a tree - the UK’s only memorial to NHS staff who have died by suicide. May they rest in peace, and may we redouble our efforts to stop it happening ever in the future. 3/3
Healthcare professionals please stop referring to self harm as “something silly” it isn’t helpful and deters people from seeking support when they need it most. It’s hard enough to talk about something so personal, let’s not make it harder - thank you for coming to my TED talk 😘