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Immediate review call into mental health wards after BBC probe Immediate review call into mental health wards after BBC probe
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An immediate review is needed at all mental health wards run by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, an independent watchdog said.An immediate review is needed at all mental health wards run by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, an independent watchdog said.
In May, a report into the Tawel Fan ward at Bodelwyddan's Glan Clwyd Hospital which found patients were kept "like animals".In May, a report into the Tawel Fan ward at Bodelwyddan's Glan Clwyd Hospital which found patients were kept "like animals".
New allegations were made on BBC Wales' Week In Week Out over the death of a patient at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.New allegations were made on BBC Wales' Week In Week Out over the death of a patient at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
The health board is investigating a total of 47 allegations.The health board is investigating a total of 47 allegations.
Of those allegations on the ward over the last 12 months, 27 are said to involve patient-on-patient assaults and 20 were patient-on-staff assaults.
Simon Dean, the health board's interim chief executive, said he became aware of the allegations "very recently".Simon Dean, the health board's interim chief executive, said he became aware of the allegations "very recently".
He added: "They are very serious and we will take appropriate action.He added: "They are very serious and we will take appropriate action.
"We have to be sure there is not a systemic problem, we are looking into this as best we can.""We have to be sure there is not a systemic problem, we are looking into this as best we can."
But Tony Rucinski, chief executive of the Board of Community Health Councils, which looks after the interest of patients, told BBC Wales he wanted to see a "root and branch" review all units.But Tony Rucinski, chief executive of the Board of Community Health Councils, which looks after the interest of patients, told BBC Wales he wanted to see a "root and branch" review all units.
"What we would ask for is a systemic solution, not something which looks good on paper in 100 days and is handed over to somebody else again to take on," he said."What we would ask for is a systemic solution, not something which looks good on paper in 100 days and is handed over to somebody else again to take on," he said.
"But a real root and branch systemic approach to sorting out the dignity and respect at the bedside winning the hearts and minds of the staff involved to make sure the patients get the care they deserve.""But a real root and branch systemic approach to sorting out the dignity and respect at the bedside winning the hearts and minds of the staff involved to make sure the patients get the care they deserve."