Elderly man overcharged by HSE for nursing home stay

An elderly man who was charged more than his income to stay in a nursing home is to be compensated by the Health Service Executive (HSE).

An elderly man who was charged more than his income to stay in a nursing home is to be compensated by the Health Service Executive.

Under regulations in place since 2005, long-stay residents can only be charged on the basis of their own income or pension.