People with disabilities more likely to suffer from depression

Some 26% of people with disabilities reported unmet healthcare needs due to waiting lists, which is higher than the state average of 14% of over 15s.

People with disabilities are three times as likely to suffer from depression, while overall health quality is severely compromised compared to their able-bodied peers, new data has revealed.

A Central Statistics Office (CSO) survey on health among citizens with disabilities found 43% reporting some form of depression, compared to the state average of 14%.