Call for Urgent Transfer of Brain-Damaged Patient from Investigated Hospital
A Scottish woman is advocating for the urgent relocation of her brain-damaged nephew from a mental health hospital in England that is currently the focus of multiple police investigations.
Jordan Jones, aged 36, sustained severe brain injuries after an assault in Aberdeen in 2016. Since 2020, he has been receiving rehabilitation at St Andrew's Healthcare in Northampton.
Police Investigations and Hospital Concerns
In October 2024, disclosed that 15 staff members at St Andrew's Healthcare had been arrested amid allegations including rape, ill-treatment, and neglect. NHS England has since urged the identification of alternative care arrangements for numerous inpatients at the facility.
Caroline Munro, Jordan's aunt and legal , is requesting that local health authorities facilitate his return to Aberdeen for appropriate care.
St Andrew's Healthcare, a charitable organization, emphasized that patient wellbeing remains its foremost priority.
The Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership (ACHSCP) confirmed efforts to relocate two patients from Aberdeen currently at St Andrew's.
Allegations of Abuse and Restraint
Accounts from patients, relatives, and whistleblowers have described a culture of abuse within the unit. has received reports of inappropriate restraint methods being applied to vulnerable patients, resulting in some sustaining injuries.
Of the 15 individuals arrested, 10 remain under investigation, while five will face no further action.
NHS England has instructed health authorities to arrange alternative placements for 287 inpatients, citing ongoing patient safety concerns in a formal letter.
Background on Jordan Jones and His Care
Jordan's three assailants were sentenced to imprisonment in 2017.
He was transferred to St Andrew's Healthcare in July 2020. The care provided to him is reported to cost the ACHSCP hundreds of thousands of pounds annually.
Jordan's aunt, Caroline Munro, aged 60, visits him monthly at the Northampton facility. She described his response to seeing family members as "amazing" but expressed continuous concern for his wellbeing.
"We didn't know if he was going to survive, but Jordan being Jordan he pulled himself right through it."
"Jordan has been left with a catastrophic brain injury, he has been left non-vocal."
Caroline described Jordan as having a "heart of gold" and characterized his current condition as "heart-breaking."
She explained that securing appropriate brain injury rehabilitation facilities is challenging.
Initially, the family was satisfied with the care, but over time they developed serious concerns about Jordan's welfare, including unexplained injuries.
Caroline expressed a desire to reduce his medications, believing they may be "suppressing" his recovery.
"I just want him home where he belongs. Ideally, I would like him home to Aberdeen."
"He's been put through enough. You can't crumble, you need to fight for him."
Regarding the recent police investigations, Caroline stated she was "not surprised" and even felt "a bit relieved" as it might lead to action.
Responses from St Andrew's Healthcare and ACHSCP
St Andrew's Healthcare issued a statement:
"We note the letter that NHS England has published setting out its intention to find alternative placements for inpatients at St Andrew's Northampton hospital.
Patient wellbeing is our priority, and we are working with NHS to understand next steps to support patients and manage any change to their care.
In the meantime, we will continue to deliver rapid and far-reaching improvements to patient care across every ward in Northampton, supported by NHS England."
The ACHSCP stated:
"We are working closely with NHS England to facilitate the relocation of two Aberdeen patients at St Andrew's Hospital.
The needs of the individuals involved are complex and so great care is being taken to source the most appropriate accommodation and care support.
We are in regular contact with NHS England and family members to keep them informed of progress."
