We ask why it took so long for action to be taken and whether there is an enduring problem with care quality at private mental health hospitals.

We also shine the spotlight on autism care in South West, where spiralling waiting lists hint at the scale of a national crisis which needs fixing.

Featuring Nick Carding, Rebecca Thomas and Annabelle Collins.

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