Staff at mental health hospital suspended after ‘slapping and kicking’ patients

Cygnet Yew Trees has now been closed following the allegations (Picture: Google Maps)Ten workers at a private mental health hospital have been suspended amid claims they ‘dragged, slapped and kicked’ a patient and emotionally abused others.Inspectors said CCTV footage filmed at Cygnet Yew Trees in Kirby-le-Soken, Essex, revealed that women with learning disabilities were subjected to emotional and physical abuse by several staff members.The 10-bed facility for women aged 18 and above