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Fresh Scandal Hits UK Social Care System

Thursday, 02 June 2011 05:40

‘British police have launched an investigation into private hospitals after the revelation of shocking abuse at a care unit for mentally retarded people.

It was revealed that the staff at a unit run by one of the UK’s prominent care companies were shockingly abusing people with learning disabilities, with footage showing patients being kicked, slapped and drenched with cold water, the dailyThe Guardian reported.

Police said they have detained three men and one woman as part of an ongoing probe into the case, adding that 13 employees have also been suspended.’

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