Reports finds 'serious deficiencies' in mental health facilities, increasing risk of abuse

New reports have warned that a lack of regulation means people in 24-hour mental health residences are at risk of abuse and substandard living conditions and treatment.

Reports finds 'serious deficiencies' in mental health facilities, increasing risk of abuse

New reports have warned that a lack of regulation means people in 24-hour mental health residences are at risk of abuse and substandard living conditions and treatment.

That is according to the Mental Health Commission, which has published inspection reports into 43 of the country's supervised residences.

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