HEALTH

Council managers sacked over Winterbourne View scandal

South Gloucestershire Council dismisses two authority care managers in aftermath of Winterbourne View documentary.

South Gloucestershire Council has dismissed two authority care managers following the revelations, in a BBC Panorama documentary, that adults with learning disabilities suffered abuse at Winterbourne View.

According to BBC reports, the managers had responsibility for safeguarding vulnerable adults, including those being treated at the home.  

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