Hiqa received 12 complaints of sexual or physical abuse in nursing homes over past year

The health watchdog has received 12 complaints of sexual or physical assaults in Irish nursing homes over the past year.

Hiqa received 12 complaints of sexual or physical abuse in nursing homes over past year
Tue, 18 Jun, 2019 - 08:17
Digital Desk staff

The health watchdog has received 12 complaints of sexual or physical assaults in Irish nursing homes over the past year.

According to documents released under the Freedom of Information Act, a further 12 reports of abuse have been made.

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