Mental health services in Renfrewshire have been severely criticised in a report by the Scottish Health Advisory Service.
It described parts of the 150-bed Dykebar Hospital in Paisley as 'dreadful' and 'dilapidated' and providing a quality of life for its patients 'reminiscent of old institutional psychiatric settings'.
The review found lack of investment, a failure to develop community services, low nurse staffing levels and a physical environment 'below acceptable standard'.
The report says improvements have been made since the inspection, but argues that it will take time to change a culture of 'hopelessness and bad practice'.
A spokesperson for Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Primary Care trust said: 'We are putting in place strategies to modernise mental health services in the area.'
Mental Health Services in Renfrewshire. Scottish Health Advisory Service, Elliot House, 8/10 Hillside Crescent, Edinburgh EH7 5EA.
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