Disabled residents exposed to fire and care risks

People with disabilities are living in overly restrictive settings, in homes with inadaquete fire plans and their care plans are not being properly monitored and updated, according to the latest review of residential centres by the health watchdog.

Disabled residents exposed to fire and care risks
Fri, 30 Sep, 2016 - 01:00
Claire O'Sullivan

The Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) published 19 reports yesterday on residential services for people with disabilities.

Good levels of compliance and a focus on promoting quality of life were found at centres operated by Peacehaven, Three Steps, Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability, and Western Care Association.

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