Review gives 'clear roadmap' to rid nursing homes of culture 'where abuse is tolerated'

Vivian Geiran, chairperson of the Irish Association of Social Workers, said: 't is now up to all of us in health and social care to create a safer culture in adult safeguarding which delivers effective responses.'

A scathing review of the lack of protections for vulnerable adults in nursing homes and other settings offers “a clear roadmap” to make vital improvements, the Irish Association of Social Workers has said.

The review, carried out by social care expert Jackie McIlroy and published by the HSE, identified a culture where abuse is tolerated, care is poor, and centres are often unsafe for people to live in.