A centre for people with disabilities, which has since been forced to close, was found by inspectors to be “not safe”, with multiple breaches of standards.

Money belonging to a resident in a centre for people with disabilities was used inappropriately to buy items including cutlery, soft furnishings, and a fireplace, according to a report by health watchdog Hiqa.

An inspection of a centre for adults with autism and intellectual disabilities has found some staff felt unsafe while at work and discovered allegations of abuse by a staff member.