Reports identify high level of service needs by disabled

High levels of service needs by people with disabilities, up to 2021, are identified in two reports just published by the Health Research Board.

One shows 2,164 new full-time residential places will be needed for people with intellectual disabilities and most (85%) will need a place in a residential home.

It also reckons 2,244 new residential support services (mainly respite) will be required, an increase of 111 on the projected number in 2015.