"OMG Get me out of here"

I could not believe this place. It was far from a place of safety. Loud music vibrating through the floors and walls lack of cups and bowls toilet paper and one tv for up to 19 people with mental illness/health (hmp acklington has three yes three full size pool tables and two full size table tennis tables) it was on the news crikey I cant get my head around mental health units and the way in which the people in them are treated. The staff spent too much time playing on mobile phones when patients were left wandering up and down the corridor or reading the paper again and again due to having nothing to do. Doors banging keys ratteling this is all to familiar in these places of no escape once the doors are locked it is almost impossible to remember what the outside feels like anymore you can open a window about half an inch if that to get air you can be taken out with staff watching every move you make because at the end of the day the staff in these units do not trust the people in there and thats the truth. Anyone ending up in here take my advice keep calm stay strong avoid the food if you can (so take your own at least you know what is in it)and the very best of luck. This place is closing soon thank the lord above one less happy days.