Mothers speak out over sons locked in psychiatric units

Lucy Adams

Three mothers whose sons have been locked in hospital psychiatric units in Scotland for years have spoken to BBC Scotland because they are desperate to get them out.

The three young men did not break the law but have autism and learning disabilities.

The Scottish government said it was unacceptable to hold people with complex needs in hospital when they could be cared for in the community.
Jamie McMahon has autism and has been in locked hospital units for more than five years despite doctors saying it was not appropriate for him.
He was recorded as a delayed discharge in January 2017, meaning he should have been moved into the community, but no appropriate options were found.