In 1995, Princess Diana opened the Richard Dadd Center at Broadmoor, aiming to change its image. Her visit profoundly impacted both staff and patients, especially the female patients she spoke with. Her natural ability to connect was unmatched. #PrincessDiana #Broadmoor #MentalHealth #RoyalVisit #History | Real Stories

When Broadmoor Asylum opened, it seemed progressive. But its history reveals a split: hospital or prison? Victorian doctors used fresh air and music to heal. Richard Dadd, plagued by voices, even painted there, immortalizing the spot where he murdered his father. #Broadmoor #MentalHealth #History #Art #Schizophrenia | Real Stories

Work on the new Nightingale Hospital for the Midlands is to be "accelerated" as the death toll for the region rises. Latest figures from hospital trusts show a further 42 people have died after testing positive for Covid-19. The government says the Midlands is now "a particular area of concern". | BBC Birmingham

12K views · 131 reactions | Step into the hidden world of one of the UK’s highest-security psychiatric hospitals. We uncover the realities faced by individuals deemed too dangerous for society and the complex relationship between mental health and criminality. From: Inside Broadmoor | Real Stories | Facebook

373K views · 454 reactions | The most notorious patients held at Berkshire's Broadmoor Hospital | Berkshire Live | Facebook