'Nothing has changed since covid': Group not surprised about rise in nursing home complaints

Majella Beattie from Care Champions said: 'All of this goes back, in my opinion, to the fact that the State, rather than investing in high quality State-funded care, is propping up private businesses.' File photo: Gareth Chaney

A rise in complaints from residents about nursing homes is not surprising given very little has changed since covid for those unhappy with their care, advocacy group Care Champions has warned.

A report from the Patient Advocacy Service in recent days noted a steep rise in the complaints.