Staff photographed sleeping at 'unsafe' eating disorder unit

Staff at a specialist eating disorder unit have been caught sleeping while neglecting patients, leading to unsafe incidents as per whistleblowers. The unit faced closure due to low referrals, with complaints from patients about worsening conditions. Issues include staff sleeping on duty, failing to prevent self-harm, and serving unhygienic food. Patients and insiders have highlighted concerns at the Schoen Clinic York, prompting investigations and a call for better care in units treating eating disorders.