11,000 reports of patients at risk in homes and centres

There were around 30 reported instances every day last year where residents in nursing homes and those in centres for people with disabilities were deemed to be possibly at risk.

The Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) received 10,572 notifications from nursing homes last year, including 6,187 where there were potential risks to the health, safety, or well-being of residents.

It also received 516 concerns about older people’s services during the year. Issues raised included safety, suitable staffing, medication management, suitability of premises, and residents’ rights.