HSE quiet on report into violence in social care

The HSE has yet to respond to a major report into violence in the social care profession in Ireland.

Almost 500 social care professionals were surveyed since 2014, with the study finding nine out of 10 workers were subjected to abuse, threats, and physical assault regularly.

Social Care Ireland (SCI) launched the report last Wednesday but a representative from the HSE was unable to attend, despite being notified several weeks previously.