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A hospital where elderly patients with mental health issues were staying in unsafe wards has been downgraded, a watchdog has said.

Inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found broken furniture and staffing shortages at Woodlands Hospital in Salford in November.

They said their unannounced visit followed complaints about safety and patient care in its wards.

The NHS trust has apologised and said it was making improvements.

The CQC issued a warning notice to Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH), which is currently being re? You can also send story ideas to northwest.newsonline@bbc.co.uk

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