No further admissions to Barnsley care home after two arrests made

No further admissions will be made at a Barnsley are home, after two women were arrested following images of apparent neglect circulating on social media.
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South Yorkshire Police have launched an investigation after the women were arrested on suspicion of ill treatment or wilful neglect by a care worker, who have now been released under investigation.

The carers were arrested on Monday, June 22, after police were alerted to the images of apparent neglect that had been posted to social media.

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Detective Chief Inspector Phil Etheridge, of South Yorkshire Police, said: “An investigation is now underway and we are working closely with the care home as part of our inquiry."

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Det Insp Etheridge said the nursing home had co-operated with South Yorkshire Police in relation to the incident.

The two workers have been suspended from work. Adult Social Care have also been made aware and the CQC notified.

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Councillor Jenny Platts, Cabinet spokesperson for adults and communities at Barnsley Council, said: "It's saddening to hear these reports. This is absolutely not the level of care and support that we expect for our most vulnerable residents, and it's not something that we will tolerate in Barnsley.

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"I want to reassure the residents and their families that our social work staff are discussing the quality of care at Cherry Tree Care Home, Lundwood with residents and families. We want to be assured that the quality of care provided is of the highest standard and until that point, no further admissions will be made to Cherry Tree Care Home.

"Our priority is ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our vulnerable residents, and we know that these reports are not representative of the care provided across the borough.

"This is why we're working closely with our partners at South Yorkshire Police, Care Quality Commissions and the Barnsley Clinical Commissioning Group to look into the reports as part of our safeguarding adults procedures.

"Everyone should expect that family members in care settings are being looked after in the best possible way, and this is what we expect as a council. If you know, or suspect, that an adult is being abused, harmed, or neglected, whether it's in their own home, in a care home or hospital, or out in the community, please let us know so that we can do something about it.

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"You can also share your concerns with a trusted professional, such as a GP or nurse or call our safeguarding team on (01226) 773300 or to report an urgent concern outside of office hours, call our emergency duty team on (01226) 787789."

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