Scottish Aunt Fights for Nephew's Relocation from Troubled Hospital

0:00On March 26, a Scottish annus pushing for her brain damage nephew to leave a troubled mental health hospital in England right away. Jordan Jones, now 36, got severe brain injuries from an attack in Aberdeen back in 2016. He's been getting rehab at St Andrews Healthcare in Northampton since July 2020, but the place is now under multiple police probes. Last month, news broke about 15 staff arrests since October 2024 over claims of rape, mistreatment, and neglect. 10 of those cases are still active, while five are closed. NHS England has ordered new placements for 287 patients there due to ongoing safety worries. Jordan's aunt, Caroline Monroe, who is his legal guardian, says the situation breaks her heart and wants him back in Aberdeen for better care closer to. She believes his current meds might be holding back his recovery, and families have reported a culture of abuse, including rough restraint methods, that hurt vulnerable people.

1:01Local health officials in Aberdeen are working to move two patients from the hospital, including Jordan, and they're talking regularly with families. And, in NHS England, to find the right spots. The hospital, a charity, insists patient safety comes first and is teaming up with officials on improvements and transitions. As efforts ramp up to relocate folks like Jordan, families hope for quicker action to protect the loved ones from further risks.