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Ethics & Confidentiality
This survey collects responses from healthcare professionals, service users, and carers.
All responses are fully anonymous, and no identifiable personal data is collected.
Participation is voluntary, and respondents may exit at any time.
This study involves non-interventional, low-risk data collection and is conducted in line with accepted ethical standards for anonymous survey research.
As no patient-identifiable information is collected, formal NHS Research Ethics Committee approval was not required.
Following our recent clinical contribution to the BMJ (published 26 March 2026).
by: Samuel Taylor (former RNMS, RMN ) Lead Researcher
Research Context:
The Implementation Gap'
This audit follows the publication of our March 2026 BMJ paper, which identified a critical disconnect between policy and frontline capacity. While the data below shows the historical decline in physical beds, our current study measures the impact on staff and patient safety today.
| Year | England Population | Psychiatric Beds | Ratio (per 10,000) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | ~41.5 Million | 150,000 | ~36.1 |
| 2026 | ~58.2 Million | ~17,800 | ~3.0 |
Data Sources: Ministry of Health Annual Reports (1955) and NHS England KH03 Bed Statistics (2026). Population figures based on ONS Census Data and Projections.
“Not since the mid-1800s have bed numbers been so low.”
— British Journal of General Practice (2015)
A 4-Generation Clinical Legacy
This audit is independent and personally funded by Samuel Taylor, building on a family nursing legacy spanning over 87 years. This project seeks to establish “Ground Truth” by capturing the real-world experiences of those within the system today.
Clinical experience and oversight include:
- High-Security Forensic: Ashworth (formerly Park Lane, Moss Side Special hospitals)
- Learning Disability & Complex Care: Brockhall Calderstones
- Greaves Hall Hospital
- Mental Health: Rainhill Greaves Hall Hospital
- Care in the Community: North Sefton
Audit Participation
This survey is fully anonymous, consists of 12 questions, and takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. Your perspective is a vital contribution to a broader, evidence-informed picture of UK mental health services.
Whether you are:
- A frontline Healthcare Professional
- A Patient or Service User
- A Family Member or Home Carer
Your experience matters.
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This is an independent, non-partisan audit funded personally by Samuel Taylor to document clinical capacity changes since 1955. It is not affiliated with any government body or political party.
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