Hiqa reports show disabled 'experience assault, often on a daily basis' at residential centres

Significant risks to the health, safety and wellbeing of residents at disability centres have been found by the Health watchdog following inspections earlier this year.

Hiqa reports show disabled 'experience assault, often on a daily basis' at residential centres

Significant risks to the health, safety and wellbeing of residents at disability centres have been found by the Health watchdog following inspections earlier this year.

In one centre in Donegal, Hiqa found that allegations of abuse were not being reported or investigated, meaning vulnerable adults were not protected.

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