of Ward F13's patients was superimposed on a picture of an asylum wall while a reporter disguised as a homeless schizophrenic looks back at how psychiatric patients were treated. The asylum wall at Powick itself was knocked down in the 1950s as part of Dr. Arthur Spencer's initiatives in updating and modernising the hospital. In the World in Action programme, Dr Spencer speaks of having to take the decision, as Medical Superintendent, to spend the limited funds available on acute rather than chronic care. The shocking revelations of the Ward F13 programme contributed to Powick being amongst the first wave of mental hospitals selected for closure in favour of community care developments. Acute admissions ceased in 1978 and the last patients were discharged in 1989. The hospital closed in 1989 and was bulldozed and redeveloped for housing. The main building was converted into flats and the Superintendent's Residence was converted to company offices. See also Healthcare in Worcestershire List of hospitals in England References External links Information & TV documentary on Powick Hospital at Countyasylums.com The forgotten children: children admitted to a county asylum between 1854 and 1900 (Article about Powick) Elgar at Powick Hospital Former psychiatric hospitals in England Hospitals in Worcestershire Defunct hospitals in England History of Worcestershire Hospital buildings completed in 1852 Hospitals established in 1847 1847 establishments in England Hospitals disestablished in 1989 1989 disestablishments in England