Almost 300 patients removed from NHS hospital after allegations of abuse and neglect

• NHS England has ordered the removal of 287 inpatients from St Andrew’s Healthcare’s Northampton site.
• The decision follows a string of allegations of patient abuse and neglect, and multiple police investigations into the facility.
• The Independent previously revealed several police probes, including corporate manslaughter investigations and arrests of staff for alleged wilful neglect and ill-treatment.
• NHS England stated it lacks adequate assurance that patient safety is improving at the required rate, prompting the urgent action.
• Patients will be transferred to other hospitals or discharged, with NHS England providing enhanced oversight during the process.

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NHS orders hundreds of patients to be removed from crisis-hit hospital following string of police investigations