Residential care

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>It emerged last year that the HSE’s initial plan for the decant of Owenacurra’s then 20 residents at the time of closure had been to move them to dormitory settings in a number of remote locations, including St Stephen’s Hospital. </p>

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Patient was transferred to Cork mental health unit when transfers were not permitted

In a compliance report regarding St Stephen’s Hospital, the Mental Health Commission noted the hospital had sometime before the end of July 2022 permitted the transfer of a patient

Mick Clifford: Care in the community is a great idea, but what care, and in which community?

<p>Hiqa published reports on 24 designated centres for people with disabilities, and found a generally good level of compliance with regulations and standards in 14 centres. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland</p>

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Foul-smelling mould found during inspection of Kerry residential centre

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No place for 35 young people in May with Tusla under pressure

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Tusla leaving vulnerable young people in holiday homes and hotels due to lack of suitable placements

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Closure of 24 private residential beds increases pressure on care system for young people

'Very concerning' that two toddlers among 117 vulnerable young people cared for in hotels

Tusla report highlights challenges in sourcing beds in residential care units

Mon, 16 May, 2022

Almost 280 children in care injured last year

There was one incident of child abuse at a residential centre, data released by Tusla shows

Tue, 03 Aug, 2021

File Photo Today HIQA will release Report into Portlaoise Hospital.

Residents at low support disability centre report being 'scared'

Two residents afraid to access parts of home because of situation involving another resident

Wed, 20 Jan, 2021

Poor governance putting people in residential care at risk

Serious shortcomings in governance and safeguarding continue to put at risk adults and children in residential care, the State’s health services watchdog has warned.

Thu, 07 Jun, 2018

‘The Irish Government and childcare system is less strict regarding childcare outcomes’

Dr Dan Daly, the executive vice president for youth care at Boys Town, Nebraska, says he has a connection with the Irish children who pass through as “I’m Irish”. “I know the Irish system,” he continues, “we have done some training [of personnel] in Ireland.”

Tue, 18 Feb, 2014

‘A system with in-built unfairness for children’

A draft report compiled on behalf of the Department of Children and the HSE two years ago highlighted problems of staff vacancies and high absenteeism within Ireland’s secure care system and also recommended phasing out overseas placements.

Tue, 18 Feb, 2014

Personal touches encourage aura of recovery for children

On the second day of the ‘Irish Examiner’ series looking at the placement of Irish children overseas, Noel Baker visits Ballydowd, the country’s top special care centre, and Kibble in Scotland. Supported by the Mary Raftery Fund

Tue, 18 Feb, 2014

Learning from past mistakes and looking to the future with hope

Tue, 18 Feb, 2014