Priory Group whistleblowers 'concerned for patient safety'

Priory Group whistleblowers 'concerned for patient safety' Two former senior managers at a large mental health care provider have told the BBC they had concerns about the safety of patients and staff.

The whistleblowers claim they felt pressure to cut costs and fill beds.

The Priory Group, which receives more than £600m of public money each year, is the biggest single private provider of mental health services to the NHS.

The company denies the claims and says it successfully treats tens of thousands of patients each year.

It adds its services "remain amongst the safest in the UK". BBC News