Mothers beg for their sons to be released from locked hospital units

Three mothers whose sons have been locked in hospital psychiatric units in Scotland for years have spoken to the BBC because they’re desperate to get them out.

The three young men did not break the law but have autism and learning disabilities.

Jamie has autism and was sectioned after becoming distressed at 19. Although he was free to go after 3 months there was no where for him to go so he has lived in hospital units since then. He is now 24.

The Scottish government said it was unacceptable to hold people with complex needs in hospital when they could be cared for in the community.

"He's left to rot", says his mother.

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Source: BBC News, 9 February 2022