Latest Hiqa report finds two Cork centres non-compliant with rules 

One Cork disability unit found to be not compliant with five Hiqa regulations, including the general welfare and development of its residents
Latest Hiqa report finds two Cork centres non-compliant with rules 

The inspections were part of 30 undertaken by Hiqa, with a "generally good level of compliance with the regulations and standards" in 14 centres operated by a number of providers. Picture: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

A resident in a Cork disability centre "ran and hid behind the back" of a staff member during an incident on their return to the centre.

The incident was mentioned in the latest inspection from the Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) in Crowbally/The Barn, run by Praxis Care and dealing with adults with autism, in September.

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