Investigation highlights ‘systemic failure’ in autism care

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A report into the care of a teenager with autism has highlighted a number of failings into her care and made a “comprehensive list of improvements required to support children like Beth”.

The report was commissioned by Health Secretary Matt Hancock after Beth’s case caused a public outcry.

The 18-year-old woman is locked up in a mental health unit in solitary confinement in a room described by her father Jeremy as a “cell”.